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ERICA TISHMAN Obituary

TISHMAN--Erica Lindenbaum. Erica Tishman passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2019 at the age of 60. Erica was born and raised in New York, attending Riverdale Country School before Princeton University where she met the love of her life, Steven. The two moved to Boston so that Erica could attend Harvard University where she obtained her Master's in Architecture. Erica enjoyed a long and successful career as an architect spanning over 30 years at Beyer Blinder Belle and ultimately as an owner at DeWitt Tishman Architects. More recently, she worked as a Vice President at Zubatkin Owner Representation. Despite her many professional achievements, Erica's life was defined by her service to others and her love of family. Erica served as the former chair of the board of directors at the Educational Alliance as well as serving on the boards of trustees at Riverdale Country School and at Central Synagogue. Erica is survived by her loving husband, Steven, her children, Adam, Stuart, and Julia, her daughters-in-law, Julia and Ricki, and her grandson, Spencer. She is also survived by her mother, Linda, her sister, Laurie and her family, as well as countless friends and colleagues. Erica will forever be remembered as an extraordinary friend and a world class mother and grandmother. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Educational Alliance.

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 19, 2019.

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Judith Ann Conway

December 13, 2024

Remembering that sad day. Prayers for her husband and familyJudithC

Judith Ann Conway

December 13, 2020

Dear Steven, children, Grandbaby and Erica’s Mom and sister. I was reflecting this morning on the past year and said a prayer at Mass for Erica and all of you. I know that the pain of losing her is still very deep in your hearts. As her first anniversary in heaven approaches, blessings and peace. Sincerely, JudithC

Gary DeMas

December 21, 2019

My heart goes out to you my friend. Sincerest and deep condolences to you and your family. Truly stunned.

Judith Ann Conway

December 19, 2019

My sister Gloria and her friend Madeline visited,Manhattan from Maryland this past Monday and we were about one block from where Erica sustained her fatal accident. My beloved sister turned 60 this year as did Erica, so Ericas's death touched us beyond the sorrow of losing not only such a talented and accomplished lovely woman, we also identified w/ her in an extraordinary deeper sad way, of course being grateful that we had been spared what Erica had undergone. God bless her family, children, and her grandbaby. With our most deepest and sincere sympathy'. Judith Conway, Gloria, Madeline, all New York residents, and so many others across the country. Judith Ann Conway

Christopher Comer

December 19, 2019

Erica Lindenbaum Tishman was my favorite student at Princeton. She was a truly great person: super smart, capable of anything, focused on her architectural career even then, and genuinely nice. Words cannot express how devastating the news of her passing has been to me and thousands of others whose lives she touched. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Ophelia Payne

December 19, 2019

The world is mouring and sharing your concerns and grief. We know not the day nor hour...we continue to pray without cease. Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers for comfort and peace from Georgia.

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