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HARRY SEFARBI Obituary
HARRY, 92, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in Philadelphia, PA. Born June 19, 1917 in Chester, PA he was the son of Coleman and Bessie (nee Ifshin) Sefarbi. A renowned painter, he has works in major museums and numerous private collections throughout the country, including the Barnes Foundation in Lower Merion, PA where he taught for 54 years. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ruth (nee Fishman) Sefarbi; by a daughter Mia Sefarbi; grandson, Benjamin Sefarbi and also by a sister, Beatrice Lax and brother George Smith. A Memorial Service will begin at 2 P.M. on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at BRINGHURST FUNERAL HOME AT WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY, 225 Belmont Ave., Bala Cynwyd. Memorial Contributions in his memory may be made to The Violette de Mazia Foundation, 400 E. Lancaster Ave. Wayne, PA.
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Anne Scott
September 26, 2020
As I look at Harry's painting hanging over my desk I remember the many happy times my husband and I spent traveling to art museums, enjoying dinner with Harry and his dear wife Ruth.
David Lidle
October 15, 2009
I am going to miss your phone calls and your yearly visit, Harry. You would shuffle into my office, smile and say, 'see, I made it another year.'
Anne and Alex Scott
October 6, 2009
Harry Sefarbi has been a friend for forty years. We treasure the many wonderful dinner parties,trips to art galleries in NY and Washington,his own art shows in Philadelphia and many quiet moments we shared with Harry and Ruth. Harry and his wry humor will be sorely missed. Our love to Ruth, Mia and Benjamin. Anne and Alex Scott
October 5, 2009
Harry Sefarbi was my uncle. The oldest brother to my father Robert. I have fond memories of family occasions and holidays at my grandmother's, ours and his Philadelphia home. My deepest sympathies to Aunt Ruth, and Mia. With Love, Beth
June O.
October 4, 2009
I am so pleased to have been in Harry Sefarbi's class at the Barnes Foundation in Merion, Pa. His insight and wisdom and humor and knowledge made the class one of the best Art experiences absolutely wonderful. My heart goes out to his family on their loss.
Beth Levin-Chapman
October 2, 2009
I was happy and honored to know Harry over many years. I loved hearing the stories of meeting Ruth in Paris and watching the devoted team over dinner or at a concert/soiree.
Harry's death seems to leave a huge gash in the universe.
Much love,
Beth Levin Chapman
Evy and Joel Udell
September 30, 2009
We are so sad that our larger-than-life cousin is gone. He was so unique in life, and we are glad that we got to know him in recent years. He was a role model for anyone who wants to live life on his/her own terms, and we shall cherish our memories of him. Our sympathies to you, Ruth, Mia, and Benjamin, and may your memories of the wonderful person that he was comfort you as you mourn his loss.
Love,
Evy and Joel
Boca Raton, FL
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