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Anna Rae Kitay Rosen

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Anna Rosen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 31 to Apr. 3, 2006.

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ANNA RAE KITAY (REZNIK)
Age 63, of Oakland, formerly of Fox Chapel, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Thursday, March 30, 2006. She was the beloved wife of Alfred Rosen and formerly of the late Murray Kitay; loving mother of Steven (Mary Kate) Kitay of Yorktown, VA, Brian (Meredith) Kitay of Columbus, OH and Douglas (Rachel) Kitay of Gibsonia, PA; cherished daughter of Milton and Ruth Reznik of FL and dear sister of Jay (Dolly) Reznik of Clinton, PA; her grandchildren Alex and Lauren Kitay of Yorktown, VA and Toby Kitay of Gibsonia, PA; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends survive her. Anna Rae was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was previously the co-owner of the Simply Delicious restaurant in Fox Chapel. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Her loving generosity and kindness will live on in our memories forever. Memorial for family and friends to be held at the Homewood Cemetery at 1 pm on Sunday, April 2, 2006. Family and friends will be received between 3-6 pm at 220 North Dithridge St. Contributions may be made to The University of Pgh. Cancer Institute, 3471 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh., PA 15213. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 412-621-8282
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April 5, 2006

Virginia Campbell posted to the memorial.

April 3, 2006

Reeds posted to the memorial.

April 3, 2006

Myles Lampenfeld posted to the memorial.

29 Entries

Virginia Campbell

April 5, 2006

I had the pleasure of being hired by and working with Anna Rae at Whole Foods. She was sweet, accepting annd supportive. I am deeply sad to hear of her death.

Reeds

April 3, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about Anna Rae. My father past away from the same kind of cancer. It was heart wrenching. May you find that others do really care about your great lost.

Also The Bible assures us: “God is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.”

Myles Lampenfeld

April 3, 2006

I had the good fortune to grow up 2 doors away from the Rezniks. When I was young, Anna Rae was my 1st babysitter, and the standard by which all other babysitters were measured. Her smile was radiant and her touch magical; she made me special hamburgers that tasted like steak. Memory of her will always be with me. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Yolanda Evers

April 3, 2006

Brian, Mer and Family--

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if you need anything. We love you deeply.

Mike, Yolanda and Kyleigh

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Gilbert Fitzsimmons

April 3, 2006

I remember the years at Rogers Elementary and Peabody High with Anna Rae. May her family be surrounded by love, admiration, and support.

Lucille Fitzsimmons

April 3, 2006

Years of friendship with the Reznik family, when Anna Rae a student at Rogers Elementary and Peabody High School, evoke a sense of loss upon the death of Anna Rae. I hold you you in my thoughts and prayers.-

Karla Owens(Maslaney)

April 2, 2006

My sister and I worked with Anna Rae and Ellen at Simply Delicious during our summers off from college. We always had such fun in the kitchen. I have fond memories of those summers. My deepest sympathy to her entire family.

ELAINE CHARAPP

April 2, 2006

I FEEL THAT I LOST A SISTER NOT JUST A FRIEND OF 40 YEARS, WE RAISED OUR CHILDREN TOGETHER, COOKED TOGETHER, AND MOST RECENTLY SHE WAS TEACHING ME KNITTING, HER SPIRIT WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON.AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER WITH FOND MEMORIES. MAY SHE NOW REST IN PEACE.

I KNOW HER BOYS WILL ALWAYS CARRY HER IN THEIR HEARTS.

Ruth Zittrain

April 2, 2006

I was out of town and unable to attend the Ceremony. I have known Anna Rae for over 45 years, when we were both active in Pittsburgh ORT...Anna Rae was always one who came up with great ideas...and if she took a job, she DID it! She was a marvelous cook and never stingy with her recipes.We could always count on her. I was so sorry to hear that her recently found happiness was cut short by the scourge of our time....Cancer.

My deepest sympathy to her children, grandchildren, and husband.

Sheila Odesky

April 1, 2006

Dear Ruth, Milt, Jay and family,

As I sit here writing this note, I cannot help but to think back on our childhood. Almost every memory of that time includes Anna Rae and the Reznik family. You were my second family and I know I spent more time at your house than I did at my own. I can't help remembering all the Sunday dinners we had together, the backyard picnics and on summer Wednesdays spending the day together swimming at the Willows. How many hours did we spend sitting on the porch on Negley Ave.? Anna Rae was like my sister, and you Jay were like my little brother. These are wonderful memories.

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I know that Anna Rae's memory will live on in the hearts and lives of all those she touched.

Sheila Birnkrant Odesky

HARVEY AND DALE KROVITSKY

April 1, 2006

our deepest sympathy

Susie Friss-Farber

April 1, 2006

Dear Ruth, Milt and Jay,

I was so saddened and shocked to hear about Anna Rae. I have so many wonderful memories of times at your home including the most wonderful Friday night dinners of all time. Jay nicknamed me "Flicka" at some point when Anna Rae and I were best friends. Can it really be so long ago. I have such vivid memories of our days working at Clabers, going to the Willows, hanging out at night during the summers. But most of all who can forget our rummaging through your cabinets for crackers during the High Holidays when we were supposed to be in services but somehow made our way to your home. You were all so welcoming and warm to all of Anna Rae's friends. I haven't been to Pgh since my Aunt Nell died in 2000 so hadn't seen or spoken to Anna Rae since then. I'll be thinking of all of you during your services tomorrow and will be there with you in spirit.

Love,

Susie Friss (Farber)

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Half Moon Bay, Ca.

Lee And Sam Goldstein

April 1, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Barbara & Dougals Caplan

April 1, 2006

Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest symapthy are with the Kitay, Reznick, and Rosen families during this most difficult time. We will miss Anna Rae very deeeply.

Barbara & Douglas Caplan

Ettie Perilstein

April 1, 2006

Please accept my deepest Sympathy.

Ettie Perilstein

Ruth & Saul Feldman

March 31, 2006

Although we only knew Anna Rae for short period of time, we found that to know her was to like her. We will really miss her. Our deepest sympathy to Alfie and the rest of her family.

Robert Vickrey

March 31, 2006

I am so terribly sorry to hear of Anna Rae's passing. She was my neighbor at Beacon Hill prior to her recent marriage. She was always a ray of sunshine and will always be thought of with only the kindest of thoughts. My condolences to her entire family.

Dianne (Dee Dee) Drosnes

March 31, 2006

We were at Peabody High School together. It's probably been 40 years since we've seen or talked to each other. BUT Anna Rae and her business partner were incredibly kind to my family when my father passed away. She was much too young and I'm sure she will be missed. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends.

Claire Sharp (nee Taub)

March 31, 2006

Dear Milton, Ruth, and Jay,

After many years out of touch, you are the only members of Anna Rae's family who may remember me. Upon hearing of her untimely passing, I can't help but think back to our very young days as best friends through grade school. Having houses that backed up to each other (yours on Negley Ave., ours on Mellon St.), running back and forth through the fences, sharing girlie secrets, and too often teasing and hiding from little brother Jay. Anna Rae was always the sweetest and nicest child and woman. I am saddened for your entire extended family who have lost a wonderful wife, mother, daughter and friend. I know she will be fondly remembered by all those whose lives she touched; even from "way back when."

Grady and Laurie Gary

March 31, 2006

Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest symapthy are with the Kitay, Reznick, and Rosen families during this most difficult time.

Shirley & Allan Schwartz

March 31, 2006

To all who loved/and were befriended by/ Anna Rae. Allan & I can still see her, in our mind's eye, at our home this past Thanksgiving. When dinner was over, Anna Rae assigned a task to everyone who offered to help in the kitchen. With her at the helm, everything was well organized and before we knew it...we were again seated and awaiting desert..................

You havc our deepest sympathy on your great loss.

Joyce Diacopoulos

March 31, 2006

my sympathy to all of you

Stephanie Notaro

March 31, 2006

Dear Steven, Brian, and Douglas,

My family and I are thinking of you all. I was visiting Pittsburgh not too long ago and actually saw your Mom. She was such a sweet lady and I will always have fond memories of her during the great Tree Farm Road days. Much love to you all.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Gabos Notaro

Ruth and Dan Silverman

March 31, 2006

Alfie--Our deepest sympathy on your loss.

Megan Piper

March 31, 2006

Thinking of you all during this very difficult and sad time.

Lots of love-

Megan and Terry Piper

Whole Foods Market Family

March 31, 2006

It was sad to hear that Anna Rae had cancer. When she came in to tell us that she was sick, it was as if a dear family member had just told us,that's what she was here, a family member, we loved her very dearly!Our prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow.

Paul Pechersky

March 31, 2006

Our deepest sympathies. She will be missed.

March 31, 2006

Mr. Kitay

Are thoughts are with you and your family. Life is so short and precious and your mom was a perfect example of that.

Dana Bisnowaty and family

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