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MARY NISSENSON (Age 65)
Passed away Monday, October 23 in Greenbrae, CA. A Chicago native, Mary was a graduate of Vassar College and University of Chicago Law School, where she was the first woman elected president of the Law Students Association. She was a Peabody and Emmy Award winning broadcast journalist. Mary's company, Foresight Communications, served as principal architect for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month for its first decade. She is survived by her mother, Norma; her sister, Carol Nissenson (Rabbi Arnold Saltzman) of Washington, DC; nephews, Joshua Saltzman (Hagar Sadan) of Forest Hills, NY and Michael Saltzman (Kaitlin) of Burbank, CA, as well as many loving friends. Shiva will be observed at the residence of her sister, Carol, 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday; 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday with Minyan at 7:30 p.m. each night. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Daniel Pearl Foundation, or the animal rescue organization of your choice.
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David Vilches
November 25, 2017
I am filled with profound sadness on learning of Mary's passing. I met Mary on Twitter and was completely disarmed by her gentleness. We exchanged many messages and laughed and cried. I bought a painting from her which arrived on Oct 21. My message to tell her how much I loved it was never read. RIP and pain free Mary.
Becky Nissenson-Gustafson
November 12, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Anne Wold
November 7, 2017
Norma and Carol:
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved daughter and sister. It saddens me, especially since I
briefly knew of her from, you, Norma. You helped me immensely for so many years and were like a mother to me as well. It is difficult to lose a sibling and even more difficult to lose a child, so my sympathy to you both as well as to your sons and grandsons and Mary's nephews is heartbreaking.
From what I read in the longer obituary on Monday, she was quite accomplished and beautiful inside and out. I know her suffering was so unfair, but yet she did what she could to help others with the same problem. Her passing is a huge loss to her colleagues and friends as well as her loving family.
Anne Wold
November 6, 2017
Sincere condolences. I pray that the love and support from family and friends at this time carry all of you through this hour of pain and grief. (Prov. 18:24b) Shalom, Ali
November 1, 2017
With deepest sympathy, may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, give you peace and provide much comfort for you during this difficult time. Matthew 21:22
November 1, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss of Mary. May your family receive comfort through the many prayers sent your way. Know that Mary will not be forgotten. She is in God's memory. John 6:40 BL
November 1, 2017
My condolences to the family of Mary Nissenson for the loss of your loved one. May your fond memories and faith help you during this time.
November 1, 2017
May you all have the strength you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.- Philadelphia.
November 1, 2017
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.
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