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Elizabeth Blum Obituary

Blum, Elizabeth COHOES Elizabeth Blum, age 84, of Cayuga Plaza, died Monday, October 15, 2007, at her residence. Elizabeth was born in Albany, N.Y. and has resided in the Capital District for many years. She was employed as a photographer for various photo studios in the Capital District, later was employed in retail sales for several department stores. She was an amateur artist and enjoyed baking and keeping up with current events. She will be remembered for the devotion she had for her family. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Rosalie V. Blum of Burlington, Mass. and Denise B. Sepos and her husband Ken of Lake Zurich, Ill.; grandmother of Yvonne E. Sepos and Elliot B. Sepos. She also leaves two devoted nieces, Marion Brisson and her husband Bob of Clifton Park, N.Y. and Susan Fitzgerald and her husband James, also of Clifton Park, N.Y.; as well as great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Services at the Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, N.Y. on Friday, October 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her graveside service. Memorial contributions in memory of Elizabeth may be made to a charity of one's choice.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 17, 2007.

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Gary Blum

October 18, 2007

Jill and I express our sympathy.
May she rest in peace as she is in a better place.
Gary and Jill Blum

Marybeth and Sandy Fader

October 18, 2007

Our condolences to her family.

Ken, Denise, Yvonne, and Elliot Sepos

October 18, 2007

She has reached the end of her wanderings; may it be there where she finds her true peace and joy. We will miss her.

Rosalie Blum

October 17, 2007

Dear Mom,
I miss you so much already. You taught me so much, so much about caring and loving and being interested in people. Hopefully you are at peace now, leaving us with wonderful memories.
Your loving daughter,
Rosalie

Seymour Blum

October 17, 2007

May she rest in peace. Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Blum

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