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Lila Matlin Obituary
Poughkeepsie, NY - MATLIN, LILA died peacefully at her home in Poughkeepsie, NY on March 1, 2020 after a brief illness. Lila was born in Brooklyn in 1923 to Celia and Morris Levine. She was a graduate of James Madison High School, Pratt Institute and Columbia Teachers College. As a registered dietitian, at age 24, she became the director of the Borden Company test kitchens in Manhattan. In 1946 she married Dr. Melvin Matlin (1922-1978), the love of her life. In 1951, they moved to Poughkeepsie where they became active members of the community.
Lila was a member of Vassar Temple in Poughkeepsie for over 65 years. She was a past president of the Temple Sisterhood and very involved in Temple affairs. She was a long-term member of the Duchess County Board of Health, and a volunteer at FDR Presidential Library. For years, she organized educational trips for the Marist College Center for Lifetime Study and regularly took adult education courses as a CLS member.
Lila is survived by her adoring daughters, Barbara Aronson (Alan), Elizabeth Schwartz (Wallace), and Susan Piccone (Scott); her beloved grandchildren, Michael (Abra) Goldemberg, Barry Goldemberg (Beth Payton), Samuel Schwartz (Anne Ferrara), Andrew Schwartz, Jennifer Piccone and Matthew Piccone; her beloved great grandsons, Judah and Caleb Goldemberg; and by her brother, Julius Levine.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 4th at 12:30 PM at Vassar Temple, 140 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY, followed by burial at the Vassar Temple cemetery. Shiva will be observed at Lila's home, 45 Barnard Avenue, Poughkeepsie on March 4th 6.30 PM-9 PM and on Thursday, March 5th 2-9 PM. [Shiva will continue at the home of Barbara and Alan Aronson, 31 High Ridge Road, Ossining, NY on Friday, March 6th 1-4 PM and Sunday March 8th 1-4 PM, 6:30-9 PM.]
In lieu of sending flowers, please make donations in Lila's memory to Vassar Temple (https://vassartemple.org/donateonline) or to Hudson Valley Hospice (https://www.hvhospice.org/donate-now/#Donate). . If you wish to send an online condolence please visit our website at www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com
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Joan
March 5, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Betsy Rosenberg
March 4, 2020
Dear Barbara, Elizabeth and Susan,
Your mom was an extraordinary woman who lived an amazing long life surrounded by her adoring children, grandchildren and friends. I have wonderful memories of babysitting and visits with all of you. You mom set an example for me as a cook, wife and mother. All of your shared will live in your share memories. . Betsy Rosenberg
Betsy Rosenberg
March 4, 2020
Dear Barbara, Elizabeth and Susan,
Your mom was an extraordinary woman who lived a an amazing life surrounded by her adoring children and grandchild and friends. She willl live on in all of your shared memories with joy and laughter. I send my sincere condolences. With love, Betsy Rosenberg.
Paul and Helen Canin
March 3, 2020
Upon moving from Brooklyn to Poughkeepsie, my wife and I met Lila and Mel. Their home was the first I designed there . It was a wonderful experience. They became among our dearest friends.
We were all amused to learn the following:
Lila and I were both born in Brooklyn in 1923
we both studied for our future careers at Pratt InstituteLila as a Dietitian and I as an Architect.
I'm now retired, with a number of active hobbies, baking is the most satisfying. I thank Lila for that influence and think of her often. I just wish she could taste my creations!
With loving memories from the both of us.
Paul and Helen Canin
Suzanne Quartucio
March 2, 2020
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I absolutely loved her live of life. Will certainly keep the family in my prayers at this difficult time.
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