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ANN BIRSTEIN Obituary

BIRSTEIN--Ann,

May 24, 2017. Beloved mother of Cathrael Kazin (Lynne Kornblatt). Writer, Fulbright Scholar, Queens College graduate. Funeral at 11am, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Plaza Jewish Community Chapel. Donations may be made to B'nai Jeshurun or to YIVO Institute for Jewish Research.

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Published by New York Times on May 27, 2017.

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Julia Mazow

May 21, 2022

Oh Ann, I so miss you. Miss our long walks in Houston & our talks! I learned so much from you. We love you. Julia

June 3, 2017

In loving and cherished memories of a wonderful person who will be missed. May she R.I.P and may grieving family and friends be comforted by memories, prayers, and the hope held out at Hos :13:14

Debra Engel

May 30, 2017

To my dear neighbor- I am so sorry to hear about your passing. We will always remember your humor, kindness and intelligence. You were one of a kind. Thank you for sharing your wonderful novels with us.
Love,
Debbie, Ramy and Misha.

david geffen

May 28, 2017

ann, cousin of my mother anna birshtein geffen,loved her uncle my grandfather, in norfolk so she chose to give her daughter his name"the crown of god"

Julia and Jack mazow

May 27, 2017

We were always so happy to spend time with Ann, read her wonderful words, take long walks together, speak Yiddish. We will miss her.

May 27, 2017

To the Birstein Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

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