Naomi Grossman Obituary

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Naomi Grossman (nee Hussey), 84, of Allentown, Pa. (formerly of Chichester), died peacefully at Muhlenberg/Lehigh Valley Hospital in Bethlehem, Pa., following a brief illness. Born March 14, 1932, in Concord, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Daisy (Kilmister) Hussey of Chichester. Graduating from Concord High School in 1950, and the University of New Hampshire in 1954, Naomi began work as an Occupational Therapist in New York City, later moving to Princeton, N.J., and settling in Allentown, Pa., where she met her husband Samuel, who predeceased her three years ago. Earning a Master's Degree in Counseling/Special Education in her early career, she then dedicated her 50+ year career to serving children with special needs, founding the Vitalistic Therapeutic Center and Charter School of the Lehigh Valley, which she led for 38 years.

Members of her family include her daughter, Leah Ruth of Allentown, Pa.; her son, Seth Grossman and his wife, Lisa and grandson, Aiden all of Parkland, Fla.; sister, Daisy Day; sister-in-law, Dorothy Hussey; nieces, Carol Linder, Cheralyn Jewell, Christine Arsenault and her husband, Wilford Arsenalut, Susan Coffee and her husband, Edwin Coffee; nephews, David Hussey and wife, Naomi, Gary Underwood and Dwayne Underwood; five grandnephews and two grandnieces.

A calling hour will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the United Baptist Church, 39 Fayette St., Concord, followed by funeral service at 11 a.m.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Bennett Funeral Home of Concord. Messages of condolence may be offered at bennettfuneral.com.

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Published by Concord Monitor on Feb. 3, 2017.

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Tatiana de Fidler

December 30, 2017

Naomi was my sister's best friend in Princeton, NJ Irina de Fidler Rizzo. I had such fond memories of her at the Ball's my uncle had and our conversations on the phone. She helped me confirm my memories which helped to set me free. I was hoping to find a friend to take over her school- alas I was not able to do so. I am grateful to have known her - her kindness and sense of humor and great spirit . Tatiana de Fidler of Washington, DC Would love to hear from her son. Best to whole family. I grew up in NH . Blessed to have known her. She was my friend too.

February 8, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember many good times and her teaching me the baton moves. Brenda & Charlie Dunbar.

Deb McGrail

February 6, 2017

I have many wonderful memories working with Naomi at Children's Therapeutic Center, especially during my first ten years of employment. My favorite memories were at Christmas when Naomi would turn our preschool into a Victorian home with beautiful music playing at the top of our staircase. Part of this Christmas tradition was that Naomi's sister-in-law would knit gloves for all the children at both schools.

During those years, I remember Naomi showing compassion to the children, staff and parents. Naomi did many acts of kindness that people never knew about and she should be respectfully remembered for the good that she did in her life. The fruits of Naomi's work are the students who attended Vitalistic and are better equipped to deal with the difficulties they must face in this world. This is also a testament to the dedication of the staff that Naomi entrusted to nurture and heal these delicate children.

I would also like to mention how Naomi was so proud of her family. Naomi always spoke high of Sam and her eyes always lit up when Leah Ruth would come into the room, but she was so proud of Seth and his accomplishments.

Haven Kilmister-Cutting

February 3, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I bet she'll see my parents Tom & Theo Kilmister in heaven.

Haven Kilmister-Cutting

February 3, 2017

Our thought are with the Hussey family and Daisy Day. I bet she'll see Tommy and Theo Kilmister in heaven.

Nancy Dutt

February 2, 2017

I will always have very fond and loving memories of Naomi. I worked for her school for over 20 years, and she was always kind and generous to me. She didn't just create a school, she created a loving family. I will remember her sense of humor, her love of flowers and her stories of her earlier life in New Hampshire, as well as her many sweet gestures throughout the years I knew her. She made me laugh so many times. The last visit I had with her was in the spring at her home in Allentown. My husband and I sat and spoke with her for several hours and had a very nice visit. My condolences to her entire family. Naomi, thank you for everything and rest in peace. Nancy Dutt, Whitehall PA

February 2, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Palms 29:11

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