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SUSAN MINSKY Obituary

MINSKY--Susan. Beloved songwriter, mother, and wife Susan Minsky passed away on March 21, 2025. She graduated from creative writing with Philip Roth at the University of Iowa and later from Harvard. She was recognized for her romantic melodies and lyrics, writing music for five feature films, Country Music's Greatest Hits Songbook, and songs recorded by Astrud Gilberto, France Joli, Patti Page, and others. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 26, 2025.

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Leida marte

June 27, 2025

Barry and josh, I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful soul the world has lost! I used to work for you from 1992 to 1999. My sincere condolences.

Stuart Scherr

March 29, 2025

Barry and Josh:
So sorry for your loss. Susan was a talented woman, and may she rest in peace.
Stu and Lori Scherr

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