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Jesse Soifer Obituary
AGE: 84 • Philadelphia
Jesse Soifer, 84 of Philadelphia, nationally known artist and art educator died on March 15th from complications of an earlier stroke. Soifer, an artist since his childhood, first gained international recognition while a student at Chester High School, Chester, Pa. when several of his water colors were displayed in Europe through the Gimbels Junior Scholastic Art exhibition and Red Cross Exchange Program. He went on from there to be featured and win prizes and acclaim in over 300 gallery exhibits and many one man shows here and in Paris during his 70 year career. He has paintings in the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Portland Art Museum, Portland Oregon, Free Library of Philadelphia Art Collection, The DuPont Collection and at Bell Atlantic Corporate Headquarters. His abstract watercolors were selected to tour Europe with the work of Willem DeCooning and several other prominent artists. The Philadelphia Mummer's Museum features a permanent collection of his Mummer Parade sketches. His work has been favorably reviewed in Art News, The Philadelphia Inquirer Art Section and the New Yorker Magazine. Soifer has teacher certification from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and a Master of Fine Arts Degree from Tyler School of Fine Arts, Temple University. He taught for 30 years in the Ridley Township School System of Pennsylvania, and also taught courses art Cumberland County College. He was predeceased by his parents, Abram and Irene Soifer. He is survived by his twin brother, Mark (and Toby Soifer of Vineland) three grand nieces and a grand nephew, Rebecca Agronksy and Jessica Albertson of Vineland, Rachel Soifer and David Soifer of Maryland and nine of the Soifer's grandchildren. For a compete resume of Jesse's many achievements contact [email protected]. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360. Donations in Jesse's name may be made to the Cumberland County SPCA of Vineland or to the charity of one's choice. To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com.
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Laurie Parent-Popken
January 5, 2019
My sympathies to his Family
Dana Sinno
December 31, 2018
Sorry to learn of Mr. Soifer's passing. He was a strange bird that I really liked. I enjoyed his energy and passion for art. Thank you, Mr. Soifer, and Rest In Peace, Sir.
Robert Moore
April 6, 2017
Jesse and I taught together for ten years from 1971-1981 at Ridley South Jr High where we were the two art teachers! He was a wonderful colleague and mentor to me not to mention a terrific friend. Jesse was a totally dedicated artist and art teacher and just a wonderful person. Condolences to all of you- Jesse will be greatly missed by everyone. Rest in peace, dear Jesse.
Alma & Mike Pesiri
March 23, 2017
Mark, Toby and family - we care deeply. Hope solace may be found in happy memories.
Alma and Mike Pesiri
Rich & Arleen Flaim
March 23, 2017
Dear Mark, Toby & Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of Jesse. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Connie
March 22, 2017
May the God of comfort be with you at this time
Luz Ojeda
March 21, 2017
As an Academic Counselor at CCC, I only heard wonderful comments from Mr. Soifer's Art class students. We were very lucky to have him be part of our team. My sympathy to the family.
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