Lorene Mary Sagotsky, nee Backlund, of New York City, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York. Mrs Sagotsky had a long career in the fashion industry. She was head of design at Character, Inc. designing ladies sleepwear under the Character label and also for major retailers such as Lord Taylor, Victoria's Secret, and Sears. She was recognized by Sears as one of their outstanding suppliers in the world. She was a 1968 graduate of Freehold High School where she won a state competition in fashion design. She graduated from Drexel University in 1972. Mrs. Sagotsky enjoyed art, fine dining, traveling, ballet, and beach vacations. Born November 18, 1949 in Lahaina, HI, her family soon relocated in Eatontown. She then settled in Colts Neck. She married Gerald Sagotsky of New York City on June 24, 1984 and their son Matthew was born January 2, 1988. She was predeceased by her sister Janise in 2004. In addition to her loving husband and son, she is survived by her brother, Jonathan of Menlo Park, CA and her sister Leslie of Colts Neck. Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday, May 31 from 10:00 AM with funeral service beginning at 11 AM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery, West Long Branch. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Red Cross would be appreciated.