Name: Visitation for ELIZABETH THOMPSON
Start: 2023-07-26T15:30:00.000Z
End: 2023-07-26T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Frank E. Campbell – The Funeral Chapel

THOMPSON--Elizabeth Abrams. Elizabeth Thompson. Born in 1954 in New York City to Linda Given and Jerome Abrams, Elizabeth (aka Betty, Betsy, Liz, Bette) grew up in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Mount Holyoke College and received an MFA from the Pratt Institute. As a 1976 Rotary Fellow, she studied painting at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. There she met her beloved late husband Richard Thompson, who passed away in 2006. They had two daughters, Victoria and Antonia, who were the center of her universe. In 2011, Liz met the second love of her life, Guerrino De Luca, with whom she shared many adventures. An avid painter since age three, she went on to be an artist-in-residence at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, at MoMA PS1 in New York and at the Everglades National Park. Chronicling beaches, pools, architecture, wild landscapes and natural disasters, she had over 30 solo and group exhibitions and notable mural commissions all over the world, culminating in a 40-year retrospective of her work at the Coral Springs Museum of Art in 2018. An expert giver of speeches, presents, puppet- shows (for her granddaughters) and one-liners, she loved old movies, a gin martini, a good sample sale and the color green. She was radiant, hilarious, glamorous and kind. In addition to her partner and her daughters, Elizabeth is survived by her step-children Christopher and Caroline, their spouses and children, son-in-law Thomas, granddaughters Leonora and Esme, brother Steven, sister- in-law Cathy Fleming and countless beloved friends. A visitation will be held from 11:30am to 2pm Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in New York City at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home at 1076 Madison Ave. Friends and loved ones are encouraged to share stories, photographs and memories with the family by email at: elizabeththompson [email protected]. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Contributions in Elizabeth's memory may be made to Citymeals on Wheels and The Coalition for the Homeless.

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Published by New York Times on Jul. 25, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for ELIZABETH THOMPSON

7 Entries

Dan

June 24, 2025

I am devistated by the news she was a kind woman and too young to leave us.

Elizabeth Stone, Class President

December 18, 2024

The Mount Holyoke Class of 1975 will hold a service for members of our class who have passed away at our 50th Reunion next May. The nondenominational service will be led by two classmates who are clergy members. Thinking of your family.

david john basque

November 16, 2023

Elizabeth was a star in every way, we all agreed.
david john basque
pratt alum class of '78

Diane de la begassiere

October 30, 2023

We all loved you your infectious smile your grace and beauty. I will never forget you and your painting on my wall reminds me of you everyday. So glad I was part of your life. God bless you.

Coral May Grout

August 1, 2023

I am so very sorry for your loss. Liz and I graduated from Mount Holyoke College together and shared a number of classes over the years. She was an articulate, compassionate, and involved classmate. I know she took those passions with her everywhere she went throughout her short life. Keep those memories! Someone told me many years ago that when lose someone, she is always there, especially if someone mentions her name. Rest in peace, Liz!

Charlie Downer

Planted Trees

Elizabeth Stone, President, Mount Holyoke Class of 1975

July 29, 2023

On behalf of the entire Mount Holyoke Class of 1975, I send deepest condolences on the loss of a highly accomplished classmate. Her achievements will remain an inspiration for all Mount Holyoke artists.

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11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Frank E. Campbell – The Funeral Chapel

1076 Madison Ave, New York City, NY 10028

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