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Marilyn Cohen Soffer

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Marilyn Cohen Soffer obituary, 1920-2019, Schenectady, NY

BORN

1920

DIED

2019

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Levine Memorial Chapel Inc

649 Washington Ave

Albany, New York

Marilyn Soffer Obituary

Soffer, Marilyn Cohen SCHENECTADY Marilyn Cohen Soffer, age 99, died in Schenectady on December 13, 2019. She passed away peacefully of natural causes. Born September 8, 1920, in Schenectady, to David and Dora Cohen; sister of Avron Cohen. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and attended Russell Sage College, Troy. Mrs. Soffer resided in Schenectady and was a proprietor of a successful women's clothing store on Union Street until retirement. Marilyn was a lifelong member of Congregation Agudat Achim. After retirement she was an active volunteer with the Red Cross and the Schenectady Library. She was an avid reader and a skilled bridge player. Marilyn will be sorely missed by her friends and family. She was a loving wife and best friend to Harry Soffer for over 70 years before he passed away in 2012. Marilyn was a devoted mother to Dr. Priscilla Hoffnung (Linda Gavin), Dr. Randall Soffer (Susan), and Douglas Soffer (Melinda). Grandchildren include Dr. Aaron Hoffnung (Sarah), Justin Soffer (Rebecca), Jessica Kraft (Aaron), Audrey Watzman (Sam), and Jeffrey Soffer (Lucy). Moreover, she was a proud great-grandmother to Isaac, Naomi, Eli, Hazel, Noah and Elliot. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 16, in Congregation Agudat Achim, 2117 Union Street, Schenectady. Interment will follow in the Agudat Achim Cemetery in Rotterdam. Relatives and friends are welcome for shiva December 16, and December 17, at 2305 Central Parkway, Schenectady. Memorial contributions are welcome to Congregation Agudat Achim or the Schenectady Jewish Community Center. For directions or to leave a condolence message for the family, please visit levinememorialchapel.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Dec. 15, 2019.

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Nancy King

December 15, 2019

Dear. Priscilla, Randy, and, Doug,
I am in Florida and cannot pay my respects to your wonderful mother in person. When I think of her, I see her walking near the park. I imagine she covered thousands of miles over the years! I also think your parents' vacations in Avalon each summer, with my parents and Aunt Rose and Uncle Arthur. I have pictures of them posing on the beach in their bathing suits. They had such fun together. What a lovely legacy she's left; a life well lived.

Both Chip and I offer our heartfelt sympathy to you and your families. Wishing you all good health and happiness in the new year. Nancy and Chip King

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