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Elliot Ira Nachbar

1948 - 2021

Elliot Ira Nachbar obituary, 1948-2021, Los Angeles, CA

BORN

1948

DIED

2021

Elliot Nachbar Obituary

May 7, 1948 - May 9, 2021 Elliot Nachbar died in Sherman Oaks, California, on May 9, 2021. Elliot is survived by sister Rhona Gordon, brother Shepherd Nachbar, nieces Julia Gordon and Mari Levitan, and nephews Steven Gordon and Aaron Nachbar.Born in Great Neck, New York, and educated at SUNY New Paltz, Elliot worked as a teacher, disk jockey and bookseller, but it wasn't until he moved to Los Angeles that he found his lifelong career in movie production, working as a grip on movies such as The Terminator, Independence Day, and True Lies.In 2002, Elliot married Mari Winsor (Winsor Pilates), Hollywood Pilates guru to the stars. After Mari was diagnosed with ALS in 2014, Elliot nursed her tirelessly until her death in 2020. Elliot did not have children, but he brought his nieces and nephews much laughter, love, and great music.A Celebration of Life for Elliot will take place this Thursday May 27, at 3 p.m. in Van Nuys. For further information, please email [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, Elliot's family encourages donations to the Golden West Chapter of the ALS Society, either by mail at P.O. Box 565, Agoura Hills, CA 91376-0565, or online at http://www.teamwinsorpilates.org/

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Published by Los Angeles Times on May 25, 2021.

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John Belsrdo

December 26, 2023

I went to College with Elliot at Sullivan County Community college. We were in a comedy group called the Buffalo Chips. He was a great guy and a good friend. I just found out of his passing. That's why this message is so late. Sleep in peace my friend until we meet again....John Belardo

diane wayne

January 17, 2022

RIP, "E"! I'm so glad you came to visit Andre and me in A'dam in the 1990's. And Richy and I enjoyed our friendship with you those years in L.A. You were always a kind hearted man with a lovely sense of humor and a fabulous knowledge about music. You will be missed. And remembered fondly. I believe you truly enjoyed life to the fullest.

Joan Valdes

August 17, 2021

I knew Elliot since SUNY New Paltz. I never laughed so much as I did with Elliot and our friend Amy. I stayed friends with him after college. We hung out in NY together. He knew my family.
I even met up with Elliot when I visited with him in LA. I was so proud of him when he worked as a grip.
We lost touch after he married. I never met his wife. And I had no knowledge of her ALS or passing.
Elliot is making her and everyone else laugh in Heaven. I can still remember some of our times of total fun and laughter.

Teresa Pfiffner

July 4, 2021

Elliot was truly a gift to this earth. His humor, laughter, and smile made so many people happy. He was a great friend for many years and introduced me to my husband and was in the wedding. Unfortunately, we lost touch though I had been trying to find him for years.

I will miss Elliot.

Teresa

Rocky Brooks

May 26, 2021

The skies will now be lit a little brighter!

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