DIED

February 3, 2019

AGE

LOCATION

Edison, New Jersey

Barbra 'Babs' Siperstein Goundbreaking leader for gender equality, 76 Barbra "Babs" Siperstein, 76, of Edison, N.J., passed away on Feb. 3, 2019, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The family will receive mourners Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at the Flynn and Son Funeral Home,...

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I miss her every single day. She was a selfless mentor and friend, beyond her known political impact, who gave unconditionally. I recall the many times she quietly extended her gifts, unbeknownst to many, including myself. I refer to her often and always will. I am so grateful she allowed me to be her friend. I am glad she is in peace, which she so deserves. She was a blessing in my life and of so so many others. I moved after her passing in NJ to AZ to help mend my broken heart. ❤

Margo Saltzman

January 30, 2021 | Chandler, AZ | Friend

Babs was a trailblazer for Transgender rights. She will always be remembered for what she accomplished for the Transgender community. I salute her!

Susan Waldman

January 30, 2021 | Randolph, NJ | Friend

A beautiful soul and mighty servant to all people!
She will always be a part of the fabric of New Jersey.

Doug Brown

February 06, 2019 | Asbury Park, NJ

Our deepest sympathies to the Siperstein family. You will be in our prayers.

The Miller Family (Bab's neighbors)

February 06, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.

I met Babs sometime during the late 1980's or early 1990's due to my involvement with NOW and LGBTQ issues. She always made me feel that she was happy to see me.

My favorite memory of Babs is from April 4, 2009, a blustery, cold, cloudy and muddy (emphasis on muddy) Saturday afternoon when Morris County NOW tabled on the Lacrosse field at the Drew University LGBT/Gay Marriage Rally. Babs was tabling there also. All...

Susan Waldman

February 06, 2019 | Randolph, NJ

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Janice Allison

February 06, 2019 | Charlotte, NC

Our deepest sympathies go out to you, Jana Siperstein-Szucs and your family. You will be in our prayers. May God give you comfort. I admired Bab's for standing up for freedom and courage.
Amen
Norman and Ann Mathiews

February 06, 2019

Amy Bevacqua

February 05, 2019

Babs changed the life of many transgender people, especially in NJ. I will be forever grateful for her perseverance with NJ to get things done. ( and she did) She was relentless and surely left a legacy for those going forward. She will be missed. Thanks, Babs

Seth Rainess

February 05, 2019

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