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Phyllis Crane Obituary
Family-Placed Funeral Notice
PHYLLIS CRANE nee SINGERMAN Of Atlantis, FL and long term resident of Englewood and Tenafly, NJ, died yesterday, May 17, 2005 surrounded by her loving family. Born March 3, 1918 in Buffalo, NY to Bessie and Isaac Singerman and attended Cornell University. Phyllis Crane was well known for her many years of philanthropic work and contributions to her many causes including the Bergen County Arts Center where she served as Director. She helped raise funds for Lincoln Center and the New York City Ballet. Her accomplishments as a golfer included a number of club championships in the New York area and Mrs Crane continued winning tournaments until recently. She enjoyed her work as a model and as a ballroom dancer. Mrs. Crane is survived by her daughter, Jane Cantor Kauffmann; her son, R. Frank Cantor; and her grandchildren, Karen Shapiro Van der Linden, and Anne, Elizabeth, and Sarah Kauffmann, and Michelle, Tony, Sam, and Matthew Cantor; great grandchildren, Georgia and Zoe Van der Linden; and her sister, Myra Singerman Brook; and her lifelong friend and cousin, Ted Singerman. The family is appreciative of the love and care given to Phyllis by her home health care companion, Leila Bostick. There will be a gathering of friends at the Atlantis home of Mrs. Crane on Friday, May 20 at 11am.
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David Ruddy
May 21, 2005
A truly noble lady; a woman of great accomplishments and, most of all, a delight to be with. Phyllis brightened every room she ever entered, and her thirst for life's experiences made her exhilarating company a delight.
Phyllis's beauty matched her inner beauty. My one regret is that I did not meet her sooner.
adelle yasiinow stein
May 20, 2005
Dear Myra
What memories of Singermans and Bladens and all that was.How long ago and far away is Buffalo.
My thoughts and love
Adelle
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