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Olga Grilli Obituary
POUGHKEEPSIE - Olga Grilli, 90, a longtime resident of Poughkeepsie and most recently of White Plains passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
She was born on June 6,1928 in Chotebor, Czechoslovakia, the daughter of the late Imre and Marie Bergmann Gabanyi. Olga married Leon Grilli in 1950 and he predeceased her in 2004.
She is survived by her 3 children; Ann Rosen (Jerry), Richard Grilli (Susan) and Barbara Lambert ; her 6 grandchildren; Samuel, Pamela, Rebecca, Michelle, Arielle and Jack and 5 great grandchildren. Olga was predeceased by her son-in-law William Lambert in 2017.
Olga left on the last Kindertransport out of Prague on July 30, 1939. The Kindertransport was organized by Nicholas Winton who in total saved 669 Jewish children. She went to England and lived with the Cardwell family in Croston. Her parents along with many aunts and cousins perished in the holocaust. She arrived in America in 1947 and worked for a book supplier in Poughkeepsie until she started her own book wholesaler company - Orbit Books and was very successful as a woman owned company in the 1970's. She was active in Temple Beth El and other Jewish organizations. She loved to travel, was a great cook, had many friends, enjoyed reading, listening to classical music and playing bridge and was a big supporter of Israel.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 8 at 1 pm from Temple Beth El, 118 S. Grand Ave, Poughkeepsie. Interment will follow in Temple Beth El Cemetery, Poughkeepsie.
Memorial donations may be made in Olga's memory to Poughkeepsie Chapter of Hadassah, c/o Denise Eisner, 47 Cathy Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Parmele, Auchmoody & Schoonmaker Funeral Home, Poughkeepsie.
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Kim Kirchstein
July 6, 2018
I will always remember Olga as an exceptional woman. I have forever been in absolute awe of her tremendous strength, after surviving the holocaust and having experienced such horror, sadness, and loss.
I loved seeing Olga and Leon when I'd go over to hang out with their daughter Barbara, who has been one of my dearest friends since 7th grade.
She was a strong female role model, running Orbit Books. She was also a very caring, kind person, and was often super excited to tell us a joke she'd just heard and couldn't keep from laughing before the punchline!
I haven't seen her since probably 1994, but have thought of her frequently. I will miss her dearly.
My love pours out to her children and their families.
Rhoda Peterson
July 6, 2018
I was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your dear Mother. Our recent lunch together was special and meaningful to us both. A friendship of over 50 years is to be treasured. My sincere condolences and love to all the family.
Jeri Gillin
July 6, 2018
So sorry for your loss. I remember your mother well as a gracious and loving woman. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
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