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Deborah Pellow

Syracuse, New York

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May 29, 2025
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Syracuse, New York

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Deborah Pellow, accomplished anthropologist, friend, and mentor, died suddenly on Thursday May 29, 2025. She was born in Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 1945, the only child of Frieda Kaplan and David Pellow. At age five she and her mother moved to New York City and then Philadelphia, where she grew...

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Dear Friends and Family of Deborah Pellow. Please note that Friday's memorial service will be at 2:30 PM, not 3:00. Parking is available in Irving and Waverly lots, and in the Quad lot for those with mobility issues. Please share this information widely. All are welcome.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I'm just crushed ....Deborah you were an amazing instructor and a kind-hearted soul. Thanks for your mentorship and encouragement over the years. You will be missed.

I admired Deborah's energy, good humor and generosity of spirit. She brought her intelligence and enthusiasm to the Board of Directors of Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music. I will miss her dearly.

Mark and I will miss Deborah´s passion and energy. She is one of our few SU colleagues who is also our friend. Rest in Peace

I was a boyfriend and friend in our teenage years in Philadelphia. I remember her sweetness and smile . Her sense of humor.which I treasure.

I will be forever grateful for Deborah´s wise and kind mentorship on various university committees. I am glad we had time for a winter puppy play date with Morie and my dog Chara last winter and I am sad that our planned one for summer will not happen. The combination of her energy and compassion and courage to speak truth to power in a respectful and logical way earned her the respect and friendship of so many. Thank you Deborah. You are sorely missed.

Deborah was a person of wit and charm, and a fierce intelligence. She was a true friend over the last 40 years. She accomplished so much as a researcher, writer, and mentor---emphasizing substance and thoughtfulness. She did not suffer fools gladly, but she didn't have a trace of superiority in her manner and conversation. We greatly enjoyed restaurants, and were planning to go out to dinner on 6/20/25. Alas, we shall toast her in the felt absence. In the words of another immortal,...