Edith Weiss

1924 - 2017
Those who have met her know she was a fiery and vivacious Brooklyn girl, funny, whip-smart and always entertaining. Even at 93, she was sharp as a tack, she loved watching Jon Stewart and Colbert, listening to classical music or Sinatra, dancing with the energy of a much younger woman. Her chicken matzah ball soup and kasha varnishkes were legendary, and she also made delicious cheesecakes, which she herself never tasted because she hated eating cheese or butter (but still loved ice cream). She loved Chinese food, foccacia pizza, Mallomars, and we were able to share many happy lunches, dinners, and desserts. For breakfast she would make everyone French toast and eggs, even at 93. I talked to her right before it happened and she said she could still taste the bagels and lox I sent her for her birthday. Most importantly she was a selfless and empathetic woman, a loving grandmother, mother, aunt, friend, neighbor, and brightened the lives of everyone she met. She lived through the Great Depression and was full of wisdom and stories. We are fortunate to have spent the time with her that we have, and while I wish we could have had more time with her, she outlived her beloved husband Hyman by almost 20 years and many of her close friends. There are no more devoted daughters than Janet Weiss Ludevig and son-in-laws Yuri Ludevig who took care of her closely for many years. We love you and miss you still, your grandchildren, Evan Fader, Eileen Blancas, and Andrew Fader.