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Marilyn Janice Fishman

1932 - 2017

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

Marilyn Fishman Obituary

March 4, 1932 - December 22, 2017 Marilyn Janice Fishman was born March 4,1932 to Pearl & Charles Corbin. A lifelong resident of Los Angeles, she was born in St. Paul, MN. Known to her friends as Bunny, she graduated Dorsey High School in winter of 1950. She married Marvin Fishman in 1951; they were married until his death in 2002. They had four children: Karen, Connie, Cathleen and Daniel, who grew up in the San Fernando Valley with their dog Samantha. The couple later traveled extensively and raised two beagles, Daisy and Scout. Marilyn was a homemaker with a green thumb and impeccable taste. Interested in art, she was a talented water-colorist, sketch artist and ceramicist. She was kind and caring with a great sense of humor, and loved by all who knew her. She supported charities including City of Hope and the ASPCA. Marilyn died at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica and is survived by her four children and two grandchildren, Shawn Elise and Terence Charles Fagan of Brooklyn.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Feb. 25 to Mar. 3, 2018.

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Sharon Royea

April 2, 2018

My condolences to the Fishman family. I am so sorry to hear she is gone. Wish I had called to wish her a
Happy New year. Lost her card and just found it again today. We were friends long ago.
Sincerely, Sharon Royea

February 28, 2018

My condolences to the Fishman Family. May the God of all comfort and peace be with you during this difficult time.

February 28, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 28, 2018

May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May you find peace and strength in this time of loss - Acts 25:15

February 26, 2018

Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11

Simia

February 26, 2018

To The Fishman Family:

It is truly heartbreaking to lose a family member in death. As you go through this difficult time, may you be comforted by the words found at Isaish 25:8. I extend my deepest sympathies to you at this difficult time.

February 26, 2018

Please accept my deep expressions of sympathy, May the loving memories you've shared continue to warm your heart, Psalms 116:15

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