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Vivian Breitman Obituary
July 23, 1948 - January 24, 2021
Middletown, NY
Vivian Breitman of Middletown, NY sadly passed away on January 24, 2021 at the age of 72. Vivian was born July 23, 1948 in New York, NY to the late Kurt and Babette Hirschfeld.
After graduating from college Vivian joined the workforce. She spent many years as a clerical secretary in the Monroe Woodbury School District.
Vivian was an avid mahjongg player and loyal friend. She took great pride in organizing dinner parties with her husband for their friends from their over 55 community.
In addition to her beloved husband of 48 years, Robert, she is survived by her cherished daughters, Beth (Daniel) DeBeer and Meryl (Joshua) Elkin and her adoring grandchildren: Korey, Abby, Ezra and Ruby. Her love and kindness will be sorely missed.
A funeral was held privately with her family. Memorial donations in Vivian's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, National Kidney Foundation or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lorren Elkins
January 27, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and the Elkins/Hirschfeld/Seligyside if the family sends our condolences.
Linda and John Gargano
January 27, 2021
It was a pleasure to have known you. May you Rest In Peace with many blessings for comfort to your family.
ellen padrusch
January 26, 2021
Seeing Vivian at the pool, playing mahjong and just enjoying her company and that of her family was always a highlight of our annual snowbird trip to Florida. I still hear Robert’s question “where’s your boy?” if Josh was not around.
We will miss her but remember fondly our time spent together. Condolences to her beautiful family.
Harriet Shafran
January 26, 2021
I was so sorry to hear about Vivian’s passing. I loved doing ceramics with her and playing Mah Jongg with her at LOD. She was a special person and she will sadly be missed.
Pat and Randy Duensing
January 25, 2021
Our sincere condolences ...we are truly sorry for your loss
Downtown NY summer 1983. With my arm on Vivian's shoulder, Beth, my daughter Melissa and nephew Cliff, didn't mind the cool spray of fountain water.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
Susan Ade
January 25, 2021
A trip to the Central Park Children's Zoo in 1978. Beth is standing behind my daughter, Melissa, who I seem to have trouble controlling. Vivian very fashionable in her bell bottoms.
Susan Ade
January 25, 2021
Vivian in her apt kitchen, circa 1974. Writing down a recipe for sharing with me, no doubt!
Susan Ade
January 25, 2021
Susan Ade
January 25, 2021
I first met Vivian in 1970 when we worked together on the 19th floor of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel for Hilton International in NYC. She worked in Human Resources, and I was the new hire for the Advertising/Marketing Dept. She showed me the ropes, and we became fast friends. We remained in touch over the next 51 years. She loved her family with all her might and cared deeply for her friends with equal measure. She had so many gifts and talents and was a spectacular cook. Some of my best recipes have come from Vivian! I will miss her smiling face. I will miss her cards and notes. (She never missed a birthday or an anniversary or any chance at all to reach out), but most of all I will miss her loving, generous spirit. My prayers and deepest, most heartfelt sympathies are extended to her dear husband Robert, her devoted daughters, Beth and Meryl, and cherished grandchildren of whom she spoke so often. You will NEVER be forgotten, my sweet friend. With gratitude for your generous love and friendship, Susan Ade and family.
Tom Evans and family
January 25, 2021
We will miss Vivian! Our hearts go out to the BREITMAN family.
Fern Aefsky
January 25, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Vivian's passing. It was my pleasure to work with her in MW. She was a wonderful lady.
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