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IRENE SZOR Obituary
Born February 5, 1924 in Lwow (Poland), died July 13, 2015 in New York, NY. A survivor of the Holocaust, she spent two years in the forests of eastern Poland hiding with a group of partisans. After the war she immigrated to the USA where she led a highly successful career designing dolls for the Horsman Doll Company. Wife of Leopold Szor and later Michael Lewin. She is survived by her son Daniel, daughter-in-law Katia, grandsons Henry and Alex and granddaughter Emily. A service will be held at Frank E. Campbell funeral chapel at 12:00 on Sunday, July 19th followed by a burial at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla. Later in the afternoon there will be a reception for family and friends at Irene's home.
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Sponsored by Daniel Szor, loving son.
Edward Krajewski
May 21, 2018
I got to meet your mother several times over the years, my parents Yagoda and Andrew knew her and she was always very sweet to me. I am sorry I didn't hear about her passing until recently. She was a beautiful and loving woman and I remember her fondly
Sandy Williams
May 9, 2017
Dear Mr. Szor
I am so grateful that you kept this guest book open. Your mother and I were friends for many, many years. I started working with her as a free-lance artist designing doll cartons back in the early 70s. After she retired (the second time-smiles) we even worked in her apartment for a bit. When my daughter was a toddler her favorite thing was to go with me to pick up an assignment from "Miss Szor" because she was guaranteed to come home with a new dolly in her arms.
We always stayed in touch thru the years and repeatedly planned to get together for lunch and never did. It almost became a joke between us. About 4 months ago I was on her old block and it made me resolve to get in touch because we hadn't spoken in a few years. She was a delightful and treasured friend--we both just let time get away from us. But that's OK. We did enjoy what time we did have and it was great being "connected" to her.
Fondly, Sandy Williams Jordan
Frances Waller
September 8, 2015
Dear Mr. Szor, I have recently discovered your mother's remarkable life story and her incredibly creative gift for design. I am a fan of all of her beautiful fashions for the Horsman Cindy doll. Her Cindy designs are beautiful examples of the glamorous fashions of the mid-50's.She was a marvelous marketer as well (she probably saved the Horsman Doll Company from an early demise with her approach to marketing). I am truly sorry that I learned of this too late to thank her for her gifts to the world of serious 50's doll collectors. This Thursday I host my doll club with a program highlighting the life of your Mother and her creations. I know you are so proud of her and the many gifts she left to the world. God's blessings on you and on all of her family,
A Fan, Frances W. Waller
Daniel Szor
August 19, 2015
Miss you so much..
My very glamorous mother Irene.
July 25, 2015
My mom and I inthe Cotswolds at my 50th birthday..
July 25, 2015
Mendivil Family
July 17, 2015
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Irene was loved by many and will be long remembered. We won't be able to make it on Sunday but will be remembering Irene from across the US. Much love to all of the family.
With love,
Jay, Daniele Mendivil Carole Mendivil Yates and Nathalie Mendivil Lynch
Dottie Lewin
July 16, 2015
Sorry for your loss. i won't be able to join you on Sunday as you celebrate Irene's amazing life. Irene has a special place in my heart. Loved the happiness Irene brought to Michael.
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