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Brad Lipshy Obituary

December 9, 1963 - October 24, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Brad Andrew Lipshy, who died suddenly on Friday October 24th in Santa Monica, CA at the age of 61.
Brad leaves behind his children Katherine Ellis; Sarah, Jonathan and Samuel Lipshy; his mother Esther Ritz; father Bruce Lipshy (Lynn); brother Marc Lipshy (Melissa); sister Jennifer Lipshy Karpeles (Jason); and nieces and nephews Emma and Miles Lipshy and Ethan, Alex, Henry and Isabelle Karpeles; as well as a rich community of family and friends.
Born in Dallas in 1963, Brad was the founder and CEO of an event-planning firm based in Santa Monica. He was funny, creative, spiritual, passionate, warm, and truly larger than life. He will be missed dearly.
Anyone who wishes to honor his memory is encouraged to make a donation to Beit Tshuvah in Los Angeles.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Los Angeles Times on Oct. 31, 2025.

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