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Liliana BRIEFEL Obituary

BRIEFEL - Liliana, beloved family member, teacher and author, died on Jan. 13, 2013. She was 91. Born in Italy, she received a degree in chemistry from the University of Naples. She taught at the Wheatley School in Old Westbury from 1973-1990. She is survived by her husband, 2 sons, 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Services will be held on Wednesday at 11am at Gutterman's in Woodbury.

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Published by Newsday on Jan. 16, 2013.

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Paul Tillier

January 21, 2013

My heartfelt condolences to all. I often heard what a great lady she was.

Marlene Russell

January 17, 2013

Erie and family, I had a nice visit with Liliana at Jason and Ashley's wedding. She was a beautiful lady . My thought and prayers . Marlene (Ronette's mother)

Aviva Briefel

January 17, 2013

Seeing your smile on that picture lights up my day. My memories of your warmth and generosity will never fade. I feel so lucky that Leah and Jonah got to meet you. Je t'aime, Liliana.

Marian Nebenzahl

January 15, 2013

May G-d protect you and watch over you and all your family in this difficult time.

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