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2016

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MICO KAUFMAN Obituary

KAUFMAN, Mico Of Tewksbury, MA. Died Dec. 12, at age 92. World Renown Monumental and Numismatic Sculptor. Fellow, National Sculpture Society; Fellow, American Numismatic Society; member, American Medallic Sculpture Association. Works found in permanent collections of American Numismatic Society, British Museum, Smithsonian Institute. Recognized by La Federation International De La Médaille, American Numismatic Society. Created Inaugural Medals for Presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H. Bush. His Monumental Commissions are found in Europe and the U.S. Survived by his life companion, Elsie (Haas) Howell; children, Adele Morris and her husband David of Maryland, Arthur Kaufman of R.I., and Emile Kaufman of Dracut; predeceased by his brother Ionel Kaufman and sister Liza Smilovici. Funeral Services are private. Anyone wishing to make a memorial tribute, may choose their favorite charity. Visit: www.tewksburyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 16 to Dec. 18, 2016.

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Mashiko

August 24, 2018

My name is Mashiko, Director at Medialia Gallery in New York. I have sent my condolence the time of Mico's death.
Again sorry for your loss.

I have been promoting Mico's medal at the gallery. I am organizing our inventory for getting ready moving the gallery to New Jersey. I would like to return his work.
I'd like to know to whom and the returning address of the work.
e-mail address: [email protected]
tel:212-564-6348

Best regards,
Mashiko

David

September 24, 2017

I got to see his work everyday living in Tewksbury. An inspired and very inspirational man. This loss is not only ours. The world has lost a great man.

Meredtih McCormack-Cohen

December 19, 2016

Elsie & Mico's family
Mico was such a kind & gentle soul. We were so lucky he chose Tewksbury as his home base. His talent & legacy will live on in the beautiful sculptures that can be seen around town. God bless.

Marjorie Short

December 16, 2016

Ill remember the wonderful tours with LIRA of your home displaying your current work and models of past sculpture and the kindness and courtesy shown to us. Ill remember the Tewksbury tour where we were honored by your personal explanations and interpretation of the towns many Kaufman sculptures. we were so lucky to meet you!

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