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Claudette Karabey Obituary
Claudette Gabriel Karabey, age 64, passed away on May 14, 2023, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 11, 1959, in New York, the daughter of Serge and Irene Gabriel. She attended Nishimachi International School in Tokyo and eventually graduated with her Baccalaureate from the Lycée International in Paris, France. She graduated from Cornell University, Class of 1982, with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Asian Studies. Her career included Sales and Trading responsibilities on Wall Street, independent consulting and finally her role as Director of Fundraising at Japan Society in New York. Known for her kindness, elegance and warm spirit, Claudette was multicultural and a global thinker who spoke four languages: English, French, Japanese and Turkish.
She is survived by her two children, Lara and Hakan, her son-in-law, Isaac, her father, Serge, stepmother, Marilyn, her two sisters, Suzette Gabriel Schoebitz and Maud Gabriel, and her long-term partner, Peter Trapp.
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Fred Baker
July 12, 2023
Dear Serge,
I am very sorry to learn of the death of Claudette. I recollect that your daughters baby sat for us in the early 1970s when we too were living in Tokyo. Please accept our condolences.
I trust it is OK that I send this sad news to George Evans. I am in frequent conversation with him.
If there is a local funeral service for Claudette I would be pleased to attend.
Otherwise I may see you at the town Hall Bastille day ceremony....
Best,
Fred Baker WTAC
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