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GUTHMAN--Maureen. Maureen Guthman, of New York City, on November 30, 2022, at age 60 of uterine sarcoma. How to summarize a beautiful life that ended too soon and so suddenly? Maureen was a loving and dedicated wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who lived an intentional life, pursuing her interests with passion and determination. Her generous spirit and warm heart touched many and had a lasting impact. Maureen was shaped by the early deaths of each of her parents, who both passed away by the time she was 16, and by her resiliency, love for family and ability to live a graced existence amidst all challenges. A Long Island native, who boasted of having lived in every borough of New York City, Maureen graduated from Hunter College before embarking on a successful career in media. She started as an intern at Viacom and rose to become the Senior Vice President of Content for BET Networks. A leader in the industry and a mentor to many, Maureen was the recipient of countless awards in the entertainment world and was committed to seeing people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ people on camera. Maureen was also an accomplished musician, a lover of movies and books, an avid reader and an enthusiastic traveler, whose innate curiosity and keen mind propelled her through every moment of every day. Her wry sense of humor and intelligence kept us all on our toes. She is survived by her wife, Andrea Meyerson, her mother Christine, her brother Edward, sisters Karen (Donald), Joanne (Nodran), Jillian, and Jennifer (Greg), as well as 12 beloved nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her mother Bernice Guthman (nee Thornton), her father Andre J. Guthman, her brothers, Andre Guthman and Raymond Guthman, and her niece Andrea Guthman. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Ascent Lounge, located at 10 Columbus Circle, 4th floor of the Deutsche Bank Center. The family asks that expressions of sympathy be donated to BARRK Animal Rescue www.barrkli.org Midori and Friends www.midoriandfriends.org or the GOG Foundation www.gog.org/ Maureen passed from this world as she lived in it: with impact, courage, grace, and gratitude.

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 4, 2022.

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Melinda Moore

July 25, 2025

I was very blessed to have met Maureen through Andrea. She was such a beautiful person and so down to earth. I was fortunate to be able to visit her home in New York when we were there for pride. I think of her often when I read my angel cards that I shared with her. I know I´m a better person for knowing her. She is dearly missed.

Michael A. Joseph II

October 26, 2024

The Joseph family offers its condolences as we continue to mourn Maureen´s loss as we approach the second year anniversary of her loss.

Sheila Crowley

December 12, 2023

The whole world, mourns your departure, may Andrea and family remember your Goodness..

Patricia Costello

May 27, 2023

I went to school with Maureen. We were friends, not close friends, but I remember going to her house once or twice. I just heard about her death and saddened by it. Maureen accomplished a lot during her life and she was a beautiful woman. My sympathy to all of her family.

Carol Barry

April 30, 2023

Maureen was a bright star against a dark night. Any one who was lucky enough to spend any amount of time with her would know that she was extremely bright, creative, accomplished, and empathetic. Heaven has gained an angel while the rest of us mourn the loss of an incredible woman.

Theresa Kereakes

December 13, 2022

This makes me so very sad. Maureen and I worked together at both PBS and VH1. She was simply a lovely person, always taking the high road, always honest, and always true. Godspeed, Maureen. You were always an angel.

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Ella and Gladi

December 12, 2022

It saddens us to learn of the passing of Maureen, Andrea Meyerson's wife. Maureen was a beautiful soul and an accomplished musician. So sorry for your loss Andrea.

Nancy Cohen

December 11, 2022

I worked with Maureen on numerous music shows and we stayed friends. She was warm, talented, smart, and definitely someone you want to hang out with as much as possible. My condolences to her family and Andrea. It's just heartbreaking.

Susan Solman

December 9, 2022

Andrea, I just found out (thru an odd series of events with strangers).
Then I came onto my balcony and am seeing the moon over Miami. It is something very special tonight. The lights is everywhere. I know Maureen is there, looking down with love, strength and protection for you.

Bryan Lockhart

December 9, 2022

What a life! So proud of her many accomplishments where she continues be a role model for our daughters and so many others. We met Maureen and the rest of her family when were all but teenagers and will always remember her smile. Our condolences to the Family. Our greatest regret is that our kids did not have the opportunity to actually meet in person.

The Lockharts, Bryan, Wanda, Danielle and Kendall

Paul Duong

December 9, 2022

Maureen and I met in 2011 and we worked together in 2014 and 2015.  Thereafter, we would meet up in Midtown for lunch and have wonderful, far-reaching conversations.  She noted to me that we once shared an office for an afternoon and worked on our laptops without exchanging a word, and how that was the most natural and pleasant thing.  

My sincere condolences to Maureen's family.  Maureen epitomized class and grace in everything she did.

Johannes M Vlaar

December 8, 2022

Although I only had the chance to spent some time with Maureen over a weekend through a mutual friend, she made a huge impression on me!
I'm sending love and light to her family and friends!

Marcee & Elizabeth

December 8, 2022

Our deepest condolences to you Andrea and the Guthman Family. Maureen was a beautiful soul who opened her heart and friendship to people that came into her life. We will always remember her kindness and spirit. May you find comfort as Maureen watches over all of her loved ones and forever will live in your heart.
We love you Andrea
Marcee & Elizabeth

Jim Pollin

December 7, 2022

Andrea,
You Know that I am here to hold your hand through this tine of mourning. Maureen is missed greatly. Love you, Jim

Terry Fox

December 7, 2022

Andrea - I am so saddened by your loss. I know you and Maureen were a beautiful couple. You gave each other so much love, support and understanding. I love you Andrea and I wish I could make your pain more tolerable. I was walking on the boardwalk in Venice the other day. I recalled to my friend how you taught me to roller-skate about 40 years ago. I will see you soon and give you a big hug.
Love - Terry

Franceen Marinaro

December 7, 2022

I love extend my deepest condolences I am deeply saddened by the passing of a special person, Maureen. Andrea and family I pray for your heart and the strength during this time! With Love, Sincerely, Franceen Marinaro.

Rori Peters

December 7, 2022

My sincere condolences to all of Maureen's family and closest friends. It is a tremendously painful loss. Maureen and I lived in what we referred to as "the dorm" when she worked at TV One. I will miss every laugh, every insightful conversation, and every smile.

Elizabeth McCain

December 7, 2022

Andrea, how our hearts break for you and your family and for Maureen´s family. We are holding you in our hearts during this heavy time of shock and grief. Maureen was a brilliant bright light. What an amazing legacy she leaves. Her love lives on in you.

With compassion and love,
Elizabeth McCain and Marie Britt

Tina Marie Humphrey

December 6, 2022

I am dumbfounded at this loss and so incredibly sorry for you, Andrea. I cannot imagine the pain of losing your true soul mate, but hope that the incredible love you shared will be always cherished as the kind that is better to have been and then lost too soon, than to never have had. I will hold you in my heart

Mary Johnson

December 6, 2022

My sympathy. May you find peace .

Nicole

December 6, 2022

Praying for God's peace and comfort for your loss.

Barrie

December 6, 2022

My heart breaks for you, Andrea and for Maureen´s family. What a special and profound love you shared. This world will be a sadder place for so many who knew and loved Maureen but her gifts and memories will be treasured. She truly left a legacy.

Sarah and Lori Holmes-Winterrowd

December 6, 2022

Dear Andrea and Maureen´s families,
Although we just met on this summer´s Rhine River cruise, you both made a lasting memory. Your love for each other was beautiful and amazing. Maureen was a very wonderful woman who will be missed. Andrea, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May her memory always be a blessing.
Love,
Sarah and Lori
Holmes-Winterrowd.

Wendy Hartmann

December 5, 2022

Sending my love and condolences to Andrea and Maureen´s family and many friends. Maureen was quite, yet a graceful woman with so much love and capacity to love and care about others. May her memory always be a blessing!

Terry Ramos

December 5, 2022

Dear Andrea and The Guthman Family,

I am so sorry for your loss.

I send my sincerest condolences.

I send love, light, healing thoughts and I wish you Peace.

Love,

Terry

Lydia Abrams

December 5, 2022

Dear Andrea and Family. I am so sorry for your loss and want to extend my deepest condolences. Maureen was a kind, warm, talented woman and she made an incredible impact on me and everyone else she came in contact with. Sending you love and hugs during this difficult time.

Chrissy Williams

December 5, 2022

I'm so very sorry for your loss Andrea.

Muguette Guenneguez

December 5, 2022

Maureen was a dear friend and one of the kindest people I have ever me. She will be missed. Heartfelt condolences to Andrea, Karen, Joanne and the whole family.

Carol Cunningham

December 5, 2022

Maureen will be terribly missed; her gentle and genuine spirit and her calm confidence that always helped us all figure out what's next to tackle. I loved how we could talk about music and TV shows whenever our paths crossed I will miss those discussions the most! God now has another angel to watch over us all. Sending love and light always and in all ways to her wife, Andrea, family and friends.

Nancy Biberman

December 5, 2022

Nancy Biberman and Roger Evans, Maureen's neighbors from across the hall at 395 Riverside Dr, send our heartfelt condolences to Andrea and Maureen's entire family. We loved chatting with Maureen and sharing notes about our small 11th floor landing, and building comings and goings. We so admired her devotion to rescue puppies. She was full of life, and way too young.

Julie Tizard

December 5, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss, and Sue and I are so grateful we got to spend time with Maureen in Italy.

Renee Hauch

December 5, 2022

I'm so sorry for your loss, Andrea & family. I worked with Maureen on hiring some executives and got to know her well. She was such a pleasure to work with and everyone who met her wanted to work with her. She always lit up the room.

Xanthe Thomassen

December 5, 2022

There are no words.... Sending love and energy. We love you Andrea.. Xanthe & Dana

Victoria

December 5, 2022

My deepest condolences to the loved ones.

Riva

December 5, 2022

Andrea I am so sorry for your loss. I know how painful it is. My condolences to you and Maureen´s family.

Lida Kizzia

December 5, 2022

Maureen had a quiet strength and beauty about her. Andrea , so sorry for your loss...

Dora Andrade

December 5, 2022

Andrea and family
Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Words fail to express our sorrow for your loss. Tisha and I sending you peace and comfort in your heart and our condolences to you and the families at this time of grieving. We love you Andrea

Nikki Barua

December 5, 2022

Maureen truly lived with impact, courage, grace, and gratitude. We are grateful to have known her and basked in her love and light. Rest in Power!

Mary Suydam

December 5, 2022

Andrea - With a heavy heart - Sending light and love to you during this difficult time. Love Mary Suydam and Cathy Ford from Bethlehem PA

Jana and Kris Rifkin Suafilo

December 5, 2022

Andrea, there is complete sadness of me hearing this news. This is the most unimaginable sadness a person could bare. Kris and I send you peace and comfort in your heart and the utmost sympathy to both of your families at this time of grieving.

Yolanda Gee

December 5, 2022

A beautiful soul. She will be missed and my heart goes out to you Andrea and her family.

Cindy Voll

December 4, 2022

Andrea, Lindy and I are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and the rest of the family in our thoughts and prayers.

Millie King

December 4, 2022

Andrea, so very sorry for your loss.. you are in my thoughts and prayers. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Carmen & Nancy

December 4, 2022

Andrea, we are so incredibly sorry for your loss. There are simply no words to express the sorrow in our hearts. You and Maureen´´s family are in our thoughts and prayers...our hearts go out to you. Please know we are here for you.

Lisa Brownell

December 4, 2022

andrea, sending heartfelt condolences to you and the guthman family. maureen´s passing is such a deep loss.

Francesca Aster

December 4, 2022

Sending healing light & love to your hearts at this very tender time of loss

Melinda Moore

December 4, 2022

My thoughts , love and condolences go out to Andrea and the Guthman family. Maureen was a blessing to all who knew her and was a gift to spend time with her. My prayers to all. Thank you Andrea for sharing her with me.

Barbara Carrington

December 4, 2022

Andrea,
We are deeply sorry to hear this news. We send all our love and hugs to you.
We are here should you need to reach out.
Barbara and Christine

Barbara Brode

December 4, 2022

My heart goes out to you Andrea & the Guthman family. Sending prayers. May your sweet memories you shared together bring you comfort & peace and time heal your broken heart.

Theresa Grant

December 4, 2022

My heartfelt condolences to you Andrea and everyone that knew Maureen. A beautiful woman and a loving soul taken away, way too soon.

Jackie Welter

December 4, 2022

Oh, Andrea, I am so, so sorry.

Deborah Jones

December 4, 2022

I am saddened by this news. My deepest heartfelt condolences to you Andrea, and Maureen´s entire family.
May she rest in peace and peace to your hearts.

Leslie Hunter

December 4, 2022

What a loss, your amazing lite is out for now, but will be remember by all the lifes you touched. My deepest condoleces to the Gutman Family and wife Andrea Mayerson and all friends that will miss this soul. I can still remember looking aver across any room and could feel rhe love between Maureen and Andrea. Truly a beautiful sight.

Mary P Ferriter

December 4, 2022

So sorry Andrea. She was such a special person. You will be in my prayers.
Mary P. Ferriter

Terri West

December 4, 2022

My heart-felt condolences to Maureen´s loving wife Andrea. With love, Terri West

Tina Scorzafava (Shaw)

December 4, 2022

Maureen was a visionary, a thoughtful creative who cared about how to help others share their stories to make those less seen feel not so alone. She saw something in me, and my short film, long ago and was one of my champions.

We would run into each other at film festivals yearly and it was a delight when I learned that she was married to another film friend of mine, Andrea.

I celebrate her and her life!!!

Rabbi Barbara Zacky

December 4, 2022

Sorry to hear of Maureen´s passing. May her memory always be for a blessing. Holding family in my heart

Lillian Parker

December 4, 2022

Condolences to the family. Another Angel has gained her wings.

Antonio Broccoli Porto

December 4, 2022

My condolences to Maureen's wife and family. Maureen holds a very special place in my heart. We were such buddies in our younger years working together at Air Canada and my bestie travel buddy. I toast you my love and condolences to all who loved you. You are loved and remembered.

Shari Weiner

December 4, 2022

All of us who worked with Maureen as Board Members of LPAC will truly miss her!
Shari Weiner

Sheila Crowley

December 4, 2022

Andrea Meyerson and family so sorry for this tragic loss. She accomplished so much with grace. Prayers, Sheila Crowley

Bowles & Daley family

December 4, 2022

Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Maureen was truly a beautiful soul and a blessing to all.

Niki Bracken

December 4, 2022

I met Maureen through Andrea years ago. Instantly I knew she was a wonderful, kind and caring spirit. During our conversations, she really listened and cared what I had to say. She made me feel like everything I said was important. I loved when she was able to travel with us, I couldn't wait to talk and spend time with her. I will miss those talks with my big sister Mo. Love you Andrea, my condolences to you and her family.

Dana Hass

December 4, 2022

She had a beautiful heart and such grace. May your beautiful memories comfort you during this difficult time. My heartfelt condolences to Andrea and the Guthman family.

Michael A. Joseph, II Corning Inc Retired

December 4, 2022

Our family mourns your loss Maureen. Your courage and passion was respected and gave us just cause to be proud. Much more than that, you were loved. Rest In Peace my dear cousin.

Antonne Moore

December 4, 2022

While I did not know Maureen long, each conversation or interaction was a blessing. Her quiet confidence and sharp humor brought light everywhere. Even now, the ancestors surround her with light and love. Andrea, my condolences and love.

Jen Kriz

December 4, 2022

I remember the first time I met Maureen. She was so elegant and I could tell Andrea was already completely in love with her. Maureen has been Andrea's rock and source of joy. My heart goes out to Andrea as well as Maureen's friends and family. Sending love and prayers.

Ellen Lovejoy

December 3, 2022

Maureen was a beautiful soul. I had the pleasure of working with her for almost 20 years. I happened to have lunch with her after I found out I was pregnant in unique circumstances later in life. She said 'God gave her this child and you will be an amazing mother. You can do this. If the universe allows you a full pregnancy, then it is the ultimate gift." I remember this lunch with such clarity...the strength it gave me. Maureen was generous in her mentorship and her friendship. I will miss her. I am grateful for her life and I send my deepest condolences to Andrea and her family. God Bless Maureen and her family.

Ellen Lovejoy

December 3, 2022

Maureen was a client of mine for 20 years. One of my best industry friends. She was an incredible client and friend. I had a lunch with her 3 days after I found out I was pregnant in unique circumstances and before I had told family and she said "God gave this child to you and you will be an amazing mother. If the universe allows you a full pregnancy then it is the ultimate gift." I remember that with such clarity. The strength it gave me was immense. My daughter is 15 now. All my love to Andrea and the family´

Kim

December 3, 2022

A beautiful soul. She will be missed and my heart goes out to her wife, Andrea, and her family. Kim Lewis

Debra D Caplette

December 3, 2022

Her light is shining brightly in St Stephan´s Cathedral Vienna...City of Music. My heartfelt condolences to Andrea and Maureen´s family. Hugs & prayers

Jen Bowen

December 3, 2022

So devastated to hear this news. Maureen became a client and friend in the late 90s. We had so many fun dinners, drinks, travels and laughs. We hadn´t been in touch in several years but her smile and laugh and unforgettable. Her life was a gift to so many. Such a tragic loss of a beautiful person.

Kim Rahner

December 2, 2022

Andrea although I was merely an acquaintance, it was clear to see, Maureen's light shone brightly. Wishing you, your family and friends strength and peace during this very sad and difficult time.

Billy Tompkins

December 2, 2022

Great co-worker at VH1. Very sad to hear this. --Billy Tompkins

Cathy Reno Brouillet

December 2, 2022

Andrea and family and friends I send my deepest sympathies.Maureen was such a joy to be around, a smile that could light the sky´s.

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