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Sonja BRODHEIM Obituary

BRODHEIM--Sonja, longtime citizen of New York City, died on June 5, 2020. She and her late husband, Robert owned Robert Brodheim Bridal Veils. She was elegant, well-dressed, a world traveler, generous, cultured, and crossed the street against red lights. She escaped Nazi Germany in 1939 with the help of her beloved cousin, Harry Tetelman. She is survived by her cousins and close friends. Services were private.

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 8, 2020.

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Jim and Luis

June 2, 2025

SONJA, Our dear friend and neighbor, we think of you often and miss you terribly. You have not been forgotten.

Simone Taylor

June 15, 2020

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jim and Luis

June 10, 2020

SONJA, our gracious, beautiful, long-time neighbor and cherished friend.
You gave us joy and shared your love, humor, intelligence and wisdom with us, always bringing brightness to the day. We will miss you terribly. Love you.
Jim and Luis

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