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JED TAXEL Obituary
passed away on October 11 at the age of 39 from complications related to cancer. A native of Chappaqua, NY resided in New York City, he graduated from NYU, Cum Laud. A lifelong progressive, most recently, was CMO for BeneStream, a company focused on providing benefits to the working poor. Earlier he co- founded Blue Tiger Democrats and worked as Deputy Finance Director for Kerry for President. Jed's personality had a strong influence on people. Lifelong friends wrote: "there are armies of people Jed made a big impact on, and laughed with and inspired" and "He travelled, ate, cooked, loved, argued and politicked with absolute gusto and I adored and loved him for it." Jed is survived by his loving and devoted wife Tiffany, his parents Mark and Linda Taxel and countless cousins, aunts, uncles, in-laws and friends. Services 10am, Wednesday, October 18 at "The Riverside" 76 St. and Amsterdam Ave.
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Deepa G Gopal
October 22, 2018
I am deeply sorry for your loss of your son and husband Jed, he was a really great friend I lived near the Taxels in chappaqua. My deepest condolences to you all love the Gopal family
Fernando Adventius
November 5, 2017
I worked at BeneStream for almost a year. Jed Taxel was a very nice and friendly executive there. I am very surprised and deeply saddened by his passing away.
I wish the best for Mark and Jed's relatives.
Alex Carey
October 25, 2017
My love to Linda, Mark, Tiff and everyone who was fortunate enough to know Jed and his amazing spirit.
Jon Breen
October 18, 2017
I am truly crushed to hear of Jed's passing. I remember him fondly from our days at Greeley. A wonderful person and great friend. My sincerest condolences to his wife and family.
Rubes
October 15, 2017
JT, I love you. I miss you. I will never, ever forget you.
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