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MARJORIE TEPERMAN Obituary

TEPERMAN--Marjorie. Marjorie Teperman passed away at home on August 20, 2014, leaving her sons Lewis, Bruce and Sheldon, daughters-in-law Helaine and Edythe and grandchildren Jacob, Carly, Alex and Miles. She was predeceased by beloved husband Joseph and her sisters Dorothy and Lorel. She was born in Manhattan on January 8, 1922 to William and Rose Friedman. Marjorie was an accomplished student, graduating in the first class of the High School of Music and Art in 1940, receiving a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in music from New York University, and later completing a Master of Arts in education from Teachers College at Columbia University. She contributed to the war effort by working in a factory with her sister to manufacture parts for airplanes. She was a celebrated concert pianist, performing charity concerts for Hungarian orphans of the war and at venues including the Barbizon Hall, Steinway Hall, Carnegie Chamber and Town Hall. She was a devoted public school teacher for 25 years, working at Riverdale Junior High School and PS 122 in the Bronx, and a passionate private teacher of the piano throughout her life. We will miss you Mom you were the life of the party. The family requests that donations in her name be made to the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund at the Riverdale Jewish Center.

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Published by New York Times on Aug. 22, 2014.

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Sponsored by Franklyn Roa, former student, PS 122.

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Franklyn Roa

December 20, 2016

Mrs. Teperman was a great third grade teacher who went unappreciated by us rowdy kids back in the day. I'll never forget her concerned questions when I didn't have the few dollars to make a class trip. I didn't yet comprehend I was from a household without much, but she understood and generously paid my way into the trip without telling me. She also gave me a neat toy at the end of the school year, I think from her collection of confiscated knick knacks! Haha. She had her own subdued manner of showing compassion. I'll always remember the lasting impression she left on me as a dedicated and caring teacher. Thanks, Mrs. Teperman.

Catherine Felix-Melniszyn

August 25, 2014

My thoughts are with you and your family, Bruce. She will be forever in your hearts and minds. She was one strong woman and I always admired that.

August 25, 2014

Dear Sheldon, Lewis and Bruce,

Tracy and I are so very sorry for your loss. Over the years, just thinking of your Mom always brought a big smile to our faces. How could it not? Thinking of her, you just see that absolutely impeccably dressed, true lady with a great, big, genuine and infectious smile on her face whether walking around with real determination or just standing there at a party chatting with us or others. She always had kind words for us and our children and she had such an amazing and unstoppable joie de vivre that it practically just rubbed off on anyone she talked to. We will forever cherish our memories of your Mom, she was one special lady! We wish each of you great strength.

Tracy and Huub Nelissen

August 23, 2014

Dear Sheldon and family,
I am so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. No matter your age, it's a very difficult loss. My thoughts are with you all. Fondly, Susan Miller

August 22, 2014

You will be missed. Betsy

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