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1934 - 2020

RACHELLE HOLDEN

1934 - 2020

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1934

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2020

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James Madison High School

RACHELLE HOLDEN Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 1, 2020.

HOLDEN--Rachelle Rebecca ("Shelli"), 86, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2020 at her home in Manhattan. Born on September 25, 1934 in Brooklyn, Shelli graduated from James Madison High School in Brooklyn. After high school, she attended Henley & Brown where she received her certificate in court reporting. Shelli ran Esquire Reporting Company with her beloved late husband Walter and was a pioneer in modernizing the court reporting industry. As a result, Esquire grew into one of the premier court reporting agencies in the country. Shelli enjoyed gardening, travelling, the beach, cooking and collecting Asian art. Shelli is survived by her daughter Vanessa of Manhattan. There will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Thirteen (PBS) or Ocean Conservancy. Condolences can be left on Shelli's online guest book at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel.

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October 26, 2022

Athena Zonars posted to the memorial.

November 2, 2020

Tina Zonars posted to the memorial.

November 1, 2020

Simone Taylor posted to the memorial.

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Athena Zonars

October 26, 2022

Dear Vanessa,

Time may have passed but the feelings of loss can often continue. My thoughts are with you as you go through the long journey of reconciling the loss of your mother. I know you must think of her often. You have been through a lot and accomplished a lot in the last two years - all on your own - and I have great admiration for you.

I am sorry we haven't seen each other lately but please know that I think of you often. If it were a time where we could safely meet on a whim that would be great but perhaps in the future.

Please know I am only a phone call away and it would be fun to get together one day soon.

I hope you are well and are able to enjoy New York and the occasional get away to Fire Island.

Best,
Tina

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Tina Zonars

November 2, 2020

Dear Vanessa and family,

I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

I have fond memories of visiting your mother's home many years ago. Her passion for collecting and her discerning eye for quality made a strong impression on me as a young specialist and I remember being in awe of the beautiful objects she had so carefully acquired.

As she was a strong and independent woman, she was someone I could look up to as a young woman starting a career in the arts.

With my deepest condolences,
Tina Zonars

Simone Taylor

November 1, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times. Please except my condolences.

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