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a/ songwriter cowriter gary portnoy
stephane georgakarakos
August 23, 2025 | Work


New York, New York
NISSENSON--Gloria, on February 14th, 2008. Beloved wife of Samuel, loving mother of Jenny and Jim, cherished sister of Merrill Lichtenfeld, devoted grandmother of Esther. Services Monday, February 18th, 11:15am at "The Riverside", 76th St. and Amsterdam Avenue.
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stephane georgakarakos
August 23, 2025 | Work
Sam: I think a lot about Gloria and miss her terribly. My life is filled with events that say to me, "tell Gloria," and we will laugh together."
I wish we could. There is no one like her in my life.
All my love,
Helen
Helen Schwartz
February 09, 2009 | Princeton, NJ
Sam, I'm sitting here in shock, I am so sorry for your lose. I always felt so lucky having the opportunity to sing Gloria's songs. She was always so positive with me. So very kind. I still can't believe it. I will always treasure those moments, and keep the fondest of memories in my heart for her. I wish you the very best.
Ki Kroll
May 16, 2008 | Las Vegas, NV
Dear Sam:
I am so sorry for your loss. Gloria was truely your life's partner and a friend to everyone.
Sincerely,
Joe & Dianne Cascio
May 13, 2008 | Kalamazoo
Dear Sam, Jenny and Jim,
I was so saddened to hear of Gloria's passing. Over thirty years ago, when I was beginning my career as a composer, she gave me great encouragement which I will always remember. As a fellow board member of the Songwriters' Guild, I always valued her insight and thoughts. I know that I and all who knew her will greatly miss her.
Fondly,
Earl Rose
Earl Rose
April 27, 2008 | New York, NY
Sam, Merrill, everybody: I just (Mar 13) learned of Gloria's passing and am devastated for her , for you, and for me.
she stays with me in happy memories.
My love to you all.
Helen
Helen Schwartz
March 13, 2008 | Princeton, NJ

I had taken this photo of Gloria in September, 2005. It has always been a favorite of mine, as I hope it will be of yours.
February 20, 2008
It is with great sadness and I learned of Gloria's passing. Her gifts and talents were many and she shared them graciously with others. I am thankful for the opportunity to help bring Gloria's work to the stage. Her enlightened lyrics on songs for The Velveteen Rabbit will continue to remind all of us of her youthful, lively and caring spirit and what it means to be "real." She lives on through her wonderful work.
Elizabeth Healy
February 18, 2008 | New York

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February 18, 2008