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SUZANNE BODENHEIMER Obituary

BODENHEIMER--Suzanne. Suzanne Bodenheimer, of Philadelphia, PA, beautiful mother and friend, formerly of River Edge and Hackensack, NJ, passed away on Sunday, January 13 at the age of 83. Born in Stuttgart, Germany in 1930, Suzanne escaped the Holocaust and came to the US in 1939 after two years in Devon, England. She was a manager at Saks Fifth Avenue for many years and began her career as a buyer with Franklin Simon & Co. She also taught special needs children. Suzanne was a master baker, and life was complete with her famous plum cake, cup of coffee and chocolates. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Bodenheimer. Adoring mother of Peter (Deceased), and Joan Borowsky, son-in-law Ted, and granddaughters Lisa, Julie and Alison of Lafayette Hill, PA. Funeral Services at Temple Avodat Shalom, 385 Howland Avenue in River Edge, NJ on Tuesday, January 15 at 1:00pm, with burial following at Cedar Park and Beth El Cemetery in Paramus, NJ. Shiva at 7:00pm on Tuesday, January 15 and Wednesday, January 16 in the Presser Lounge at Cathedral Village, 600 East Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA. In lieu of flowers or food, please consider a donation to Temple Avodat Shalom or the Peter Bodenheimer Memorial Fund at Brown University, Providence RI, 02912.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 15, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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January 24, 2013

Dear Joan and Family,
We are sorry about your loss. My parents were good friends with her. They passed away last week . I also remember Peter as a good friend, growing up in River Edge. We're thinking of you our Shiva. Best wishes, Jonathan Rothschild

Alexandra and Cory Weaver

January 17, 2013

Dear Joanie B,

We are very sorry for your loss.. Your mom was so pretty.. And I loved the old family photo where you are just a newborn.

Thinking of you.
The Weavers

"...time soothes all sorrows.."
- Antoine De Saint-Exupéry

India Frazier

January 17, 2013

Joan what a beautiful portrait you painted of your mother in her obit. I feel like I knew her and I know she lives on in you. Big love and hugs! India

LH

January 16, 2013

My condolences to the family. May the love of family and friends sustain you, the family, during this difficult time.
Psalms 55:22

January 15, 2013

My condolences to your family. I met Suzanne at the Bishop White Lodge about a year ago. We ate all of our meals together and went to physical therapy together. We talked all the time about our families. She loved her family. She was a wonderful person.
So sorry for your loss, Rose Prodorutti

Melissa Firman

January 14, 2013

Dear Joan and family,

My condolences to all of you on the loss of your mother. I know it has been awhile since our American Cancer Society days together, but I wanted to extend my sympathies to you. I'm also sorry to hear about your brother Peter. Thinking of you during this sad time.

Best,

Melissa Middleman Firman

Joan Borowsky

January 14, 2013

MOMMY! Your daughter is of course the first to sign your guest book! I love you so much.

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