Joan-Olitski-Obituary

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Joan "Kristina" Olitski

Islamorada, Florida

Sep 17, 1937 – Oct 2, 2020 (Age 83)

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BORN
September 17, 1937
DIED
October 2, 2020
AGE
83
LOCATION
Islamorada, Florida

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Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Brattleboro Obituary

It is with great sadness, we announce that Joan "Kristina" Olitski née Fourgis, 83, died at her home in Islamorada, Florida on Friday October 2, 2020. Her daughter was with her when she passed. Kristina was born on September 17, 1937, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of...

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There will never be another Kristina Joan Gorby Strong Lady everything u do Lin life reminds me of her I use to work and manage her store initiate then she went wholesale and I use to go from department store to Bloomingdales to macys to each and every store selling for her ! I babysat amen and Natasha and enjoyed every minute of learning from Kristina Joan Goby thank you

i use to work with joan kristina in the village store .I have the best memories of her go getterness. She wan nice to the world! i miss her all the time ! Kristina made a big plus on my life ILOVE YOU KRISTINA And always will luv nansay rubin

I worked with Kristina in the end of the 60s and 70s she made you think that you were the only one in the room.we did selling fashion shows together.I loved Natasha and alec. i dont think Natsha remembers me but I WOULD LOVE LOVE LOVE TO GET TO SEE HER or even talk to her.everyonr on 11 st nyc knew and loved her She is a once in a lifetime person Iam still so so sad to hear the news.She and her sewers touht me all the bad words in Greek .Krista Joan was the hihlight of my Life.although i...

I remember when I worked in Kristina gorby store watched her lovely children Natasha and Alec She was one of a kind one in a million ! Everyone loved her she was kind friendly very smart a whippet snapper I will always love Joan Gorby in my heart and soul Much love 4 ever to a gem Nancy rubin [email protected]

Kristina, truly beautiful. Loved visiting you so many times, at dinner at Andrea's in New York, on the island in New Hampshire, in Islamorada. For all to know, Kris entrusted me with more than 260 gorgeous quilts she had made to distribute to people at nursing homes and to anyone suffering in any way. She was/is the most gifted generous woman I have ever known. Kris and Jules, a magnificent couple. love from
Sophia Healy and also from Kristina's friends Danielle Rougeau and Alice...

My prayers and love go out to all this beautiful family.
So sorry to hear of your loss.

My condolences to the whole family. Only met you a handful of time but what I could say is that Daphne always talked about you and nothing but amazing memories.

Gorgeous photos. I will miss her so much, and it was a joy to know her. Thinking of you all

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.