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arlene mintzer

Brooklyn New York, New York

Mar 10, 1948 – May 12, 2023

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BORN
March 10, 1948
DIED
May 12, 2023
LOCATION
Brooklyn New York, New York

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Arlene Mintzer, a noted Fiber Artist, Hand-Knit and Crochet Designer and Teacher, died on May 12, 2023 at the age of 75, after a long illness. Starting her career as a pattern checker at Women's Wear Daily, Arlene went on to design garments which were published in such magazines as Women's Wear...

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Arlene was my professor at Parsons in 2013. I was going through a very difficult time and she showed me so much kindness and care, in a way no one else did. I will never forget her kindness and want her family to have another example of what a wonderful person she was. She taught me to knit and I recently picked it up again. I will always remember her when I knit now.

I can't believe it has been 2 years. Miss the conversations we had. Happy Anniversary in Heaven.

Happy 2nd Anniversary in heaven, Arlene. I so miss you, especially in these trying times. I imagine the long, animated conversations we would be having!! My dear confidante. Blessed Be

Rest in Peace dearest. You are remembered and missed by many.

Remember the wonderful lace crochet class that Ms. Mintzer taught at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in the 1980s.

Happy First Anniversary in heaven, Arlene. Miss you. RIP, Blessed Be. Susan

Arlene was one of my best friends I miss her and think About her a lot we went to school together in Queens She will truly be missed. Ray was her mother and Charles was her brother. I only wish we could have been In contact . Ron Saltzman

Arlene has been my best teacher and friend for 30+ years. She is such a talented artist, and has given me so much support, guidance and recognition throughout my artistic and personalty growth. From taking her class at Parsons, to her attending my RISD MFA graduation exhibition, and sharing thoughts and embracing each other with hugs through emails, I know I´m just one of many souls she has touched, and will continue to touch - Arlene, forever in my mind, my warmest hugs to you, with...

Arlene was one of my best friends a true sweetheart Always made me laugh. We will meet again sweetie. Rest in Peace