Libby Kalnitsky
Libby Kalnitsky
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Libby Kalnitsky Obituary
She was born August 6, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Meyer and Anna Labensky.
She married the late Milton Kalnitsky in New York on October 28, 1943. He passed away October 5, 2007.
She loved to play cards and knit. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the loves of her life.
She is survived by her daughters Lauren Weisman of MA, Ilene Lewit and husband Alan of Oakdale, daughter in law Clara Kalnitsky, grandchildren Don Weisman, Michael and Ari Lewit, Shayna Reiss and husband Jeff, Tara and Chelsea Kalnitsky, great grandchildren Alex and David Reiss, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Libby was predeceased by her son Howard Kalnitsky and by her sister Irene Kane.
A graveside funeral service will be held at the Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery #2 in Preston on Thursday April 21, 2011 at 1 pm.
To leave an online condolence for Libby's family, please visit the memorial at www.churchandallen.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Vitas Hospice, 628 Hebron Ave. Suite 300, Glastonbury CT 06033 or to the Harrington Court Recreation Fund, 59 Harrington Court, Colchester CT 06415.
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Lucy Beit
April 21, 2011
Dear Lewit and Kalnitsky families,
Arthur and I are so saddened by the loss of your mother Libby. She was one of the greatest! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bonnie Vars Giese
April 21, 2011
Dearest Lauren, Ilene & the whole Kalnitsky family ~
You are all in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time! Remember & share the good times ~ especially the things that make you laugh ~ it helps you get thru!
Love & hugs,
Bonnie & Craig Giese
Oakdale CT
April 21, 2011
our thoughts and prayers are with your family, some of my most cherrished memories were learning to swim in the pool, going down in the egg room, and then milty making me a corned beef sandwich, in the deli, and i will never foget JIGGS AND Libby telling him to stop barking, Love Bruce Richman
Eric & Bethany Beit
April 20, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss of such a key individual. I have many fond memories of years worth of get-togethers with Libby and Milton. I miss them both, as I know you do, too.
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Amber Sneddon
April 19, 2011
Tara,Shayna and Clara,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Carol Moran
April 19, 2011
Ilene and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Ilene, I believe your mom and mine, are being reacquainted. Celebrate her life, and live with the memories.Carol Moran
Pamela Maynard
April 19, 2011
Ilene and family, So sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Harold & Fay Woltag
April 19, 2011
Ilene and family, So sorry for the loss of your Mom. our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
April 19, 2011
Lauren and Family,
so sorry to hear of your loss of your mother. May she always be in your heart and thoughts.
Jean Martin
Suzanne Damien
April 19, 2011
Ilene and family, So sorry for the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
April 19, 2011
So sorry for your loss.. The Hantmans
Karen Barber
April 19, 2011
Ilene,Allen,Ari and Micheal,
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.Peace be with you all during this difficult time.
The Briggs Family
April 19, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 19, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Kathy and Wayne
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