Brooke-Astor-Obituary

Brooke Russell Astor

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ASTOR--Brooke Russell. The Trustees and staff mourn with deep sadness the passing of Brooke Astor, who was a beloved Trustee and generous donor to The Metropolitan Museum of Art for more than 40 years, both personally and through the Vincent Astor Foundation. Her philanthropic touch was...

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To The Astor Family, we wish to extend

our deepest condolences.

2 Kings 4: 32-37

To the family: May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."

For Brooke...You gave over
200 million to the arts. They
must tens of thousand in you
debt.

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the...

Dear Mrs astor,

Thank you for your wisdom and advice. You will be missed yet always in the hearts of those who were touched by your generosity and kindness

I'm sorry hear about a lost, I would like to share a scripture with the family to bring comfort at John11:25(Jesus said that I am the resurrection and the life he that exercises faith in me, even though he dies will come to life)

My life crossed paths with yours about 20 years ago, I talked with you many times. You were most certainly a special lady. You never looked down on anyone or talked down to anyone. You made everyone you talked to feel that you were interested in their lives and the funny thing was, you were, it didn't matter who they were. You had a rare class that few posess. For all the wonderful things you have done, and for the good life you led, I have no doubt you are in heaven. Rest sweet lady, you've...

Our sincere thoughts and prayers to Anthony and Charlene Marshall. We had the great opportunity to Meet Mrs Astor at Swifty's in New York, her charm and wit and good deeds were just a small part of her wonderful outlook on life, she was gracious and full of life. She will be greatly missed in New York.
R. Moore
Palm Beach Florida

We have lost an amazing and a wonderful lady. We can best remember her by trying emulate her amazing example.