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EMILY PEARLMAN Obituary
nee Pletman, 82, died in New York City on November 28, 2014. She is survived by her children, David, Karen and Janet. Mother, potter and political activist, Emily grew up in New York City on the Upper West Side and attended LREI. She earned a degree in economics from University of Michigan where she met and married Leonard Pearlman. They later divorced. During a stay in Japan she fell in love with pottery. While raising her three children, she earned a Masters in Urban Planning from Hunter College. She worked for New York City's Department of City Planning, then took up pottery full time. In 1977 she met her partner-for-life, Chip Greenberg (1920-2010), and shared his love of books and boating. She worked tirelessly for social justice and political change. The world is an emptier place without her.
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Nina Compagnon
December 26, 2014
Karen, David, and Janet,
I am sorry for your loss. Although we never remained in touch, I have only the fondest memories of thanksgivings at Ted and Rose's and passing the raft test every summer at the brook. Mourning comes in waves I've found. You learn that mourning comes in varying intensities. It has been almost 2 years since i lost my mother. I will always miss her as I am sure you will with your mother. There is no substitute . Again, my condolences.
Nina Compagnon
Emily making pottery
December 7, 2014
Emily making pottery
December 7, 2014
Emily at Allen Street
December 7, 2014
Tracey Keij-Denton
December 4, 2014
Janet, Karen & David,
Emily was such an amazing woman - funny, talented, an inspiration. I first met her during the Dean campaign. We campaigned for him on the UWS. Later she told me about Norman Siegel and was a great source of wisdom for me as I found my way into local politics. I am so glad to have known her, and my thoughts are with you.
Meenakshi Baker
December 2, 2014
Dear David, Karen, and Janet:
I am very sorry for your loss. Emily was a GREAT Lady and she helped me a lot. I loved her personality and her pottery. She was so very much dedicated to her art and created such wonderful pieces.
Emily and Uncle Chip were a great part of Scott and my life and we miss them both.
Take care, see you soon.
Meenakshi
Scott Baker
December 2, 2014
Emily was a great spirit and companion to my uncle, Chip Greenberg, especially when he needed one most. She will be missed by many and the world is a poorer place without her.
Jan and Robert Spero
December 2, 2014
With deepest sympathy and condolences to your family.
Matt
December 1, 2014
Janet, Karen and David,
My condolences on your Emily's passing. I am grateful to have known her.
Gail
December 1, 2014
My condolences to the family.
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