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Irwin Spivak Obituary

Award-winning and internationally renowned photographer, jazz musician, and teacher, died peacefully on August 6, 2008. He was on his beloved Cape Cod and surrounded by family. He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Janice; three daughters, Sarah Woolf, Jane Hughes, and Melissa Fox; three sons-in-law, Louis Woolf, Jerry Hughes, and Mike Fox; and eight grandchildren, Rebecca, Alex, Zack, Josh, Mollie, Caroline, Zoe and Jilly. Donations in his name may be made to Jazz Arts Music Society of Palm Beach (JAMS), PO Box 3033, Palm Beach, FL 33480.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 8, 2008.

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Carole Platt

August 21, 2008

Dear Janice and Family

I am thinking of you at this time. So sorry for your loss.

Holly Ruck

August 12, 2008

Melissa, my friend, you are in my thoughts and my heart.
All my love to you and your family,
Holly

Kim Sommer

August 10, 2008

i wish I could have been with you during this time.
My love and sympathies to all.

Ann Devejian

August 8, 2008

Irwn was a great friend and neighbor.
We enjoyed many good years with our families. My love to Janice and her many children and grandchildren.
Always a friend,
Ann

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