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JUDITH BLITZER Obituary

BLITZER--Judith. Judy Blitzer passed away September 5, two weeks shy of her 93rd birthday. She died peacefully at home from complications of congestive heart failure. Generous and convivial, Judy was loved by friends across the country. A lifelong violinist, fellow musicians were among the many who enriched her life. Judy is survived by her children, Daniel, Jonathan, and Emily; grandchildren, Noah, Rachel, Zachary, Jacob, Sam, Eli, and Charlotte; and her brother, Jerry Lambert. A memorial will be held October 20 in Greenwich Village.

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 17, 2019.

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johanna rosenfield

January 6, 2020

Dear Blitzer family, My love to all of you. Your mother was such a vital presence in my parents lives and we all loved her. I am sad to learn of her death.
Johanna Rosenfield

Friends playing with Judy

George Carter

October 2, 2019

September 17, 2019

My love to you all!

Alden, Priscilla, Douglas and Jon Cohen

Joan Williamson

September 10, 2019

Love and sympathy ro Judy's family . She was a wonderful friend.❤

Joan Williamson

September 10, 2019

Judy was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed. We had great times playing string quartets and just 'hanging out' Joan Williamson ❤RIPJoa

Martin Nass

September 8, 2019

Rest in peace, Judy. It was a pleasure playing music with you all of these years.

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