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July 10, 2012
I remember Aunt Mia with incredible fondness (in fact I have an indelible image of both her and Uncle Vic standing on the hill in our driveway in Bryn Mawr) and would like only to say that she will live on in my heart.
Michael
Barry
July 9, 2012
Hi Vic. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure it has not been easy these past years but I am also sure no one else could have been so devoted to Mia. She was very lucky to have you. As I told Debbie in a brief e-mail, I have only the warmest thoughts and feelings about you and Mia.
July 9, 2012
Dear Debbie,
I am truly sorry that I was unable to be there for you, Uncle Victor and Josh. I have been thinking of Aunt Mia, a lot, and am sad for all of you. Your mom was really a wonderful woman. I have many sweet memories of her...I can still hear her voice--yelling "our team!"
Much love, Fleur
Mel
July 9, 2012
Mike
I'm very sorry to hear this news. Your mother was very special to me and I loved her very much.
Mel
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July 9, 2012
Debbie,
Rachel and I are both very sorry for your family's loss. I was very close with my Grandfather, so I can imagine only imagine how Josh feels. If knowing you has been any indication, I'm sure Mia was a wonderful woman.
I made a donation to Queens College as you suggest below, but if there is anything else we can do please let me know.
With love,
bridget
Noah
July 9, 2012
Debbie,
My deepest condolences. From what I understand she was a wonderful woman and I know how much she meant to Josh.
Victor
July 9, 2012
Debbie-
The news of Mia's passing left me stunned but also brought back memories of her smile and warmth that I remember from my childhood. Each visit, and every conversation, was punctuated by her charm and making me feel a welcome part of her life and her home. The twilight of the last several years did not change those memories; indeed they became more vivid each time I wrote or spoke, or wrote, to you or Vic. She was marvelous person who had a wonderful life surrounding friends with love and being loved in return; it is hard to ask for more. Please accept my sympathies and condolences.
Vic Grossman
Peter
July 9, 2012
Our memories of Josh's relationship with your Mom are very vivid. Your Dad raised that when we spoke with him this week. I can see her sitting on the floor with him in her home for hours, willing to play whatever Josh wished to play. I seem to recall that she was a frequent customer at Josh's restaurants, where he was always willing to make a make-believe meal for her. He will always reflect her sweetness and absolute unconditional love.
Mike and Sally
July 9, 2012
Victor,
You have our deepest sympathy and condolences. So sorry for your trouble. I imagine this difficult moment is a mixed blessing in that much suffering preceeded it, but still it is very painful. I remeber my Dad going through this tough moment and how hard it was for him. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we wish you peace of mind.
With Sympathy and Respect
Mike and Sally Ford
Sarah Gray
July 9, 2012
We have been thinking of you and the family so much over the last week. We sent a card for you and Ed to Long Boat Key, so hopefully you will pick it up next time you visit your Dad. We called Vic yesterday and Nick and I both had a chat with him. We will keep in touch with him, but please do let us know if there's ever anything we can do from afar. He said he would like to come to Scotland if his health was better! He is such a wonderful man, just like your amazing mom. I can't begin to imagine how you all feel and how your Dad must feel after losing his soul mate after such a journey together.
Hold tight to the wonderful memories of your mom in times of better health. She will always be beautiful in my mind. A bigger heart you could n't find.
With much love and sincere sympathy again,
Sarah x
Mike and Sally Ford
July 9, 2012
Victor,
You have our deepest sympathy and condolences. So sorry for your trouble. I imagine this difficult moment is a mixed blessing in that much suffering preceeded it, but still it is very painful. I remeber my Dad going through this tough moment and how hard it was for him. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we wish you peace of mind.
With Sympathy and Respect
Margo
July 6, 2012
Mia was very special, she was my support when I was a young bride and mother, and for most of my life.
Meyer
July 6, 2012
Can only reminisce about the night Lee and I suffered food poisoning at a restaurant, and Mia took infant Mitchell to care for him the entire night. On another note: It was Mia who introduced me to the game of Contract Bridge. That was a gift that keeps giving. When I am idle or restless , I simply pick up and walk five minutes to the daily game here in Central Philadelphia., a priceless gift from Mia .
Her generosity and affection endures.
John
July 6, 2012
JEAN AND I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF WHEN WE GOT TOGETHER IN LAKE SUCCESS AND ON LONG BOAT KEY. THE MUSIC, THE CONVERSATION, AND MIA'S HOSPITALITY IN YOUR HOMES WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR MEMORIES. WE CAN ONLY EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND THE FAMILY.
Nick & Sarah
July 6, 2012
Sarah and I are so sorry to hear this sad news; Mia and Vic have always had a special place in our hearts. We just hope that Mia is at peace now.
We have been reminiscing about good times and one moment springs to mind. It was in 2001 and Mia and Vic had invited us to their house and Vic began to play the violin; the look of love and adoration on your Mia's face was incredible and has proved to be an inspiration to us both.
Fleur
July 6, 2012
I am thinking of you and the many wonderful memories of Mia. She was an awesome Aunt! I can remember visits to your house in Great Neck--especially, Mia helping me build my first snowman. I remember her taking us to Freedom Land, on another visit. Jack and I loved our visit with you and Mia, on our return from Florence. You both were fantastic hosts to us and our friends. Mia was always a generous, loving, wonderful person. I will always cherish her.
Danny
July 6, 2012
I am very, very sad to hear about Mia's passing. As long as I have memories, I have memories of Mia and given I've heard stories of her and have pictures of her from preceding my birth, my memories of her extend close to 70 years. Two distinct memories flash in my head now. One is the smile on her face, beautiful, warm, sincere, and happy. I recognize that smile as the smile one has when looking at happy, young children and I suspect that was what was behind Mia's smile. It's the smile I have when I look at kids and it's the smile I see on others when they look at my kids. I thank Mia for introducing me to that smile and emotion. The other memory I have has to do with when Vic and Mia used to come over and discuss the myriads things adults would discuss. I'd be listening and Mia would be the only person to ask "Danny, what do you think?" For some reason I remember that very well and I can only assume it was because she was the first person, perhaps the only person, ever to care about my opinion.
I know she has been in declining health recently and I heard bits and pieces of the burden it placed on Vic, a burden, I am sure, he bore with the same dignity with which he has lived his entire life. From the outside, perhaps in my role as a physician, it is convenient to think of these things as having elements of mercy. Perhaps, but I am also aware of the great sadness her passing must bring and my thoughts are with you and Vic and Michael as you weather the next few days, weeks, and months.
With love and affection,
Debbie
July 6, 2012
Daughter of Henrietta Wolfson and Walter Gumpert and twin sister of Lia, Mia was born in Berlin, Germany and grew up in Mount Vernon, NY. Mia was a woman of valor, devoted to her husband, Dr. Victor Baum, and loved by her two children, Dr. Michael Baum and Debbie Chapin-Horowitz. Her grandchildren, Daniel Baum and Joshua Chapin, were the light of her life. Her twin sister, Lia Friedman, was her soul mate. A Great Neck resident for 30 years, Mia spent her life caring for others, not only as a bacteriologist and later as Victor's nurse, but also as a caregiver to her parents, her aunts, and her dear friends. She was blessed with profound empathy for others, a Pied Piper for anyone who had worries or heartache – gathering them up and showering them with love and understanding; when they left her home in Lake Success and Longboat Key, they were healed. She received an associate's degree from Rollins College and later, at the ripe age of 60, received her B.A. from Queens College, having been the oldest player on the Queens College tennis team. She is also survived by her beloved nieces and nephews and their children. We will miss her love, her kindness, her generosity of spirit and her devotion to each of us, especially the love of her life, Vic.
Peter
July 6, 2012
Our memories of Josh's relationship with your Mom are very vivid. Your Dad raised that when we spoke with him this week.
Peter
July 6, 2012
Our memories of Josh's relationship with your Mom are very vivid. Your Dad raised that when we spoke with him this week. I can see her sitting on the floor with him in her home for hours, willing to play whatever Josh wished to play. I seem to recall that she was a frequent customer at Josh's restaurants, where he was always willing to make a make-believe meal for her. He will always reflect her sweetness and absolute unconditional love
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