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ELLEN SCHWARTZ Obituary
But no people in New York were better served by Ellen than her family. In addition to being a loving mother to her daughter, Sara (Spiro) Abramson, and son, Matthew H. Spiro, she was a wonderful mother-in-law to her children's respective spouses, Brett and Eileen, a loving and doting grandmother to Ilana and Vivian Abramson, supportive sister to Chuck Schwartz, and a caring daughter to Shirley Dinitz and Murray Schwartz and step-daughter to Leon Dinitz. Beyond her immediate family, Ellen was the core of her extended family, hosting large holiday dinners over the years that will be remembered fondly by all. Services will be held on Friday, June 19 at 11am at Central Synagogue, 652 Lexington Ave., New York, NY.
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Ruth Pickholz
June 11, 2024
Ruth Pickholz
June 11, 2020
I think of Ellen often and remember our long friendship and I so miss picking up the phone and talking to her and making plans to get together . I miss her advice,her wit and sense of humor. We met in 1977 when we were Legal Aid lawyers and we connected immediately. We were office mates and colleagues. We worked together , laughed together and sometimes cried together. We were ther for the milestones in each others lives. I was lucky that Ellen touched my life .
Ruth Pickholz
June 11, 2019
I met Ellen in 1977 and we became office mates at Legal Aid where we were both criminal defense attorneys. Ellen was an excellent and committed lawyer and a devoted friend to me. We shared many wonderful times together and I still want to pick up the phone and call her. She was remembered a few weeks ago at a Legal Aid Reunion of defense lawyers who were there in the 1970s . Ellen would have loved to be there. I miss Ellens wit, humor and her advice which was always right on .I am happy we touched each others lives and and just wish we had more years of friendship
Steve and Liz Spiro
June 11, 2019
What a great woman. She always had a reserved, yet shy way about her, even though she held a very big title!
Dawn Fratangelo
July 17, 2015
Dear Spiro & Schwartz Family,
I send my heartfelt condolences to all of you as I've only just learned of Ellen's passing. I am the nearest neighbor to Ellen and Ed in the country. May Ellen's dedication to publice service always encourage you and make you proud and her love of family sustain you.
With sympathy,
Dawn Fratangelo
Maria & Gary Abramson
June 24, 2015
Dear Sara,
Maria and I are so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We will hold you all in our loving thoughts.
Josie Martinez
June 22, 2015
During our time as colleagues, Ellen was a teacher, a confidant and a friend. We have lost a great lady! My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.
Ernie Roth
June 22, 2015
Ed,
I am so sorry to learn of Ellen's passing. She was a great woman on so many levels. Realize your heart & your children's hearts are breaking - and can only wish for you and for them, that the many, many , many wonderful and sweet times together and memories you have of Ellen will eventually make you all smile when you think of her.
Love, Ernie
Sara and Brian Abramson
June 21, 2015
Dear Sara,
Brian and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and hearts are with you and your family, and we hope they offer some comfort during this difficult time.
June 21, 2015
My deepest condolences to you. Ellen was my best friend for many years when we were children.
June 20, 2015
Dear Sara,
Joel and I were so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We know that she will always be in your hearts and memories. It is a great loss for all of you. Our thoughts are with you and your family and we hope they are of some comfort.
With deepest sympathy
Ellen and Joel Abramson
Elizabeth & Steve Spiro
June 19, 2015
Ed, Sara, Matthew, Aunt Rita and family
So deeply sorry for your loss. Steve was there today and shared the wonderful words that the Cantor/Rabbi shared about Ellen being a Proverbs 31 woman. I have shivers just thinking of the words. How the Cantor sang "Crazy Love". How true those words vibrate Ellen's wonderful life.
For me, Ellen, was a beautiful women of strength. I remember when we were invited to your apartment in Grammercy Park and we came and sat for Seder at your home. What a special time with family, She was such a wonderful hostess. I even learned a few things to carry on into my life by attending those special times. She was always very quiet when it came to her many outstanding positions that she held. I really admired her for all those wonderful accomplishments. I will truly miss her. Love Elizabeth Spiro
June 19, 2015
Fordham Law School sends our deepest condolences to the family. Ellen played a critical role in launching a fellowship program designed to attract the new generation of public interest lawyers into state government service. We all so appreciated her commitment to that mission, her responsiveness, candor, and sense of humor.
Hillary Exter, Public Interest Resource Center, Fordham Law School
June 18, 2015
So sorry for your loss my thoughts are with you and your family , hal kaplan
Jeff Lick
June 18, 2015
A one-of-a-kind great lady! She will be missed by us and by many. Our sincere condolences to everyone in the family
Jerry Goldman
June 18, 2015
Ed- I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
June 17, 2015
Ed, may peace gently hold your heart In this time of sorrow for you and your family. I am sorry for your loss. Ellen was eshes heil, a woman of valor. Barry, hal and Evan kaplan.
June 17, 2015
Ms.Ellen will truly be missed by all.She accomplished much and shared so much in helping others what a gift of giving she had,My condolence to the family.
Sandra of NYC
June 17, 2015
Oh, dear, Ed. How tragic. My heart is breaking for you and for your family. What a terrible loss. I wish I had met your dear wife. Who knew there was so little time. Sincerely, Harriet Cohen
Arlene Smoler
June 17, 2015
Ellen was a smart, principled public servant with unrivaled senses of humor and sechel. A true woman of substance, and an all-around "great broad," she will be sorely missed.
Nicole Gueron
June 17, 2015
Ellen was smart, and strong, and never lost her sense of fun. She was a wonderful colleague. What a loss for us all.
Ruth Pickholz
June 17, 2015
Ellen and I started at the Legal Aid Society in 1976 we were officemates and our friendship continued for almost 40 years. She was smart , generous , loyal- a true woman of valor and I will miss her.
David Ellenhorn
June 17, 2015
Ellen was a wonderful collegue; strong, honest, caring, and talented; a great sense of humor I will always miss her.
Barbara Johnson
June 17, 2015
Deepest condolences. Ellen's generous and caring friendship will always be a light that shines in my heart.
Barbara Johnson
June 17, 2015
My heartfelt condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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