A Quiet Morning in Manhattan
On Monday morning, Manhattan’s Upper East Side fell into a solemn hush. Mourners in dark coats arrived slowly, their heads bowed. Outside the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola, grief showed quietly—in clasped hands, tearful pauses, and faces marked by loss.
By midmorning, family and close friends entered the church to honor Tatiana Schlossberg, reflecting both private sorrow and public history.
A Farewell Steeped in Tradition
Tatiana Schlossberg, daughter of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, passed away at 35 after battling leukemia. Her funeral, held January 5, 2026, came just days after her death on December 30, 2025.
The Kennedy family chose the same church where Tatiana’s grandmother, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, was memorialized decades earlier. This connection underscored the deep family history rooted in the Upper East Side parish.
Family United in Grief
Photos captured Caroline Kennedy arriving with her young granddaughter, a poignant symbol of layered grief. Tatiana’s husband, George Moran, carried their son, while her brother Jack walked alongside Edwin and Rose Schlossberg, visibly distraught.
Tatiana, an environmental journalist, had revealed her leukemia diagnosis only six weeks prior. She and George married in 2017 and shared two children: a three-year-old son, Edwin, and a one-year-old daughter, Josephine.
Caroline Kennedy bows her head as she arrives for Tatiana’s funeral, seen from a post dated January 5, 2026. | Source: Instagram/tmz_tv
Prominent Attendees and Public Mourning
Several public figures attended the service, including President Joe Biden, John Kerry, David Letterman, Carolina Herrera, and David Remnick. Historian Steven M. Gillon explained that the Kennedy family often balances private grief with public recognition. “They understand the role they play in American life,” he said.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was notably absent, reportedly attending a federal vaccine policy announcement in Washington, D.C.
Tatiana’s Private Battle
Tatiana’s struggle with leukemia was long and harrowing. Just weeks after giving birth to her second child, doctors discovered her white-blood-cell count had skyrocketed to 131,000. Tests confirmed acute myeloid leukemia, a rare and aggressive cancer.
For a year and a half, Tatiana fought relentlessly. She underwent chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants, and clinical trials. Through it all, her husband and family cared for her and her children, offering unwavering support.
Holding On to Family
As the disease returned multiple times, Tatiana focused on moments with her children. She shared stories about her environmental work with her son and nurtured her daughter, Josephine, through her first discoveries of music and play.
Tatiana’s final days were marked by courage, love, and a determination to leave her children with memories beyond her illness.
A Legacy Remembered
Tatiana Schlossberg is remembered not just as a member of the Kennedy dynasty, but for her quiet strength, devotion to her family, and commitment to her work. Her life, though tragically short, left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
