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GABRIELLE ROSENWASSER
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GABRIELLE ROSENWASSER Obituary
On Thursday, July 18, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Sigmund Rosenwasser and Bernard Rumsch; beloved mother of Marc (Donna) Rosenwasser and Evelyn (Bill) Wedner; sister of Claudine (late Harry) Deakter and the late Armand (Monique) Amar; grandma "Gaby" of Rachel (Brad) Stone, David (Kelly) Rosenwasser, Lauren (Steve) McKenna, Jessica (Larry) Jonas, Kimberly Wedner (Gianna Sobol) and Jeffrey Wedner (Chanel Nardone); great-grandmother of Ava, Abby, Lily, Ellie, Morgan, Toby, Hallie, Noah, Olivia and Jake. Born in Oran, Algeria, Gabrielle came to the United States as a French war bride in 1947 to marry Pittsburgh Attorney Sigmund Rosenwasser after she had served as a Translator for the US Army during WWII. A master of four languages, she became a French teacher at Taylor Allderdice High School. Gaby also hosted two television shows "Gaby goes to France" and "Entre Nous" on WQED. She and her sister sang for various Jewish organizations as well. After living in Florida for 20 years, she returned to Pittsburgh in 2004 where she rekindled many old acquaintances. Gaby was an avid bridge player earning hundreds of master points. She never missed an opportunity to join her friends at the JCC and Rodef Shalom for their weekly bridge games. Her children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren meant the world to her and she cherished all the special times she had with them. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Monday at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (10 - 11 a.m.). Interment Temple Sinai Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 310 Fisk Street, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
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October 25, 2013
dearest evelyn,
I remember your mom quite well, she was a beautiful and accomplished woman. My sympathies. Rochelle Markowitz
Vera Orthlieb in the Paris metro station May 2012
October 6, 2013
In 2007 I came back to Pittsburgh for my 40th high school reunion. After a luncheon given by Sally Broff, I ran into Madame Rosenwasser, my former French teacher, in the elevator. She recognized me immediately and called me by my designated "French name," Juliette. I was amazed at her memory! What a lovely woman she was. How I enjoyed her class! -Vera Kemper Orthlieb, class of 1967 TAHS
Andrew Miller
August 2, 2013
A sad day, for her family and her extended family of students. 13 yrs of formal french education, 10 in Pittsburgh, and a tribute to Gaby....I will cry tonight thinking of her.
July 27, 2013
Dear Evelyn:
My deepest sympathies to you. Your mother was a wonderful French teacher (my student teacher, at the time, was Roxane Stewart Gaal)at Taylor Allderdice. I graduated in 1968. My fondest memory of her, is when she sang "La Vie en Rose" for us, in class. She had such a lovely voice, as well. I tried to reach her, a few years ago, with no success. I simply wanted to let her know how much I admired her, as a teacher. Warmest wishes to you.
(I believe that you might have been in "A" choir with me (Virginia Lewis), or another class, or "Music Man".
Aviva Radbord
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Sheira (Cheryl) Greenwald
July 26, 2013
Mrs. Rosenwasser taught me French 5. Thanks to her when I finally got to France I could speak French. (Even if I never had occasion to speak with a hairpin salesman in Belgium - a sentence we memorized for French class.)
Chris and Michelle Navoney
July 22, 2013
Dear Marc and Evelyn,
Grandma Gabby was one of the nicest people we've had the pleasure of meeting. She was always kind to Michelle and I, and always had the nicest things to say about our 2 boys. We loved seeing her at all of the family events, and were happy to consider her a part of our extended family. She will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 22, 2013
Dear Marc:
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
David Wecht
Dee DiPasquale
July 22, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Michele Feingold
July 21, 2013
Madame Rosenwasser was my teacher at Allderdice in the 1970's. She encouraged and deepened my passion for French. I'm glad to remember that I did her teaching justice (800 on the ACT), and am sorry I never knowingly saw her since, though our paths might have crossed at Temple Sinai. She touched innumerable lives and clearly lived life to the fullest. I wish all of her family and loved ones comfort now and in the days ahead.
Cindy Melamed
July 21, 2013
Dear Evelyn and Billy, I was very sad to read about Gabby. She was a great lady and a good teacher. I just wrote to my friend who sat beside me in her class. Gabby even knew my mom. I trust that you have a lot of treasured memories of years with her to help you move forward. My thoughts are with you. Cindy Wilder Melamed
Eleanor Goldman
July 21, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother. Mrs. Rosenwasser was both my Spanish and French teacher many many years ago, at Taylor Allderdice. I remember her fondly, as a very fine and caring teacher. Her classes were among the few that I ever looked forward to. She had a great sense of humor and seemed always optimistic and encouraging.
Vera Crump
July 21, 2013
Dear Mac & Donna,
My sincere Sympathy to both of you. Gabby was a great lady and I enjoyed my times spent with her. It was a pleasure to know her.
July 21, 2013
Dear Evelyn and Family,
So sorry to read of the passing of your Mother.. My sympathy and thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Amy Friedman Doran
Pat Miller
July 21, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about Gaby's passing. I enjoyed playing bridge and talking to her. She was a charming, smart and grand lady.
July 21, 2013
Evelyn: Please accept my condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. May her memory be a blessing to you and all whose lives she has touched.
Debbie Glick Freiser
Gloria Rickerd (Dorn)
July 21, 2013
Mrs. Rosenwasser was my French teacher at TAHS. She instilled a love for the language that I carry to this day. She was a warm and kind person, and I have only good memories of her. My deepest sympathies on her passing.
Debbi (Berger) Manich
July 21, 2013
Mrs rRoenwasser was my French teacher in 1974 at Allderdice. I re-introduced myself to her when I saw her at our shul Temple Sinai. She was a tough teacher back then but a very sweet woman now.
July 21, 2013
Dear Marc,
I was sad to learn of your mother's passing. She always was kind and gracious to me. Please accept my sympathies to you and your family.
Sincerely
Marc and Linda Simon
Ed Karsin
July 21, 2013
Gabby was a very precious individual who was respected as a fellow teacher at Allderdice, and a very special person. My deepest sympathy to her family. I share your sorrow as I remember the times spent in the teacher's lounge with all of us carrying on and laughing together with Gabby.
July 21, 2013
Dear Marc: C'est un grande perte. Please accept my condolences. - Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill
kelly & James Campbell
July 21, 2013
Marc and Donna We are sorry for your loss.
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