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Barbara Sax Obituary

Sax, Barbara M. ALBANY Barbara M. Sax, 90 of Albany, passed away on October 3, 2018, with her daughter Ellen by her side. Barbara was married to Morris "Mushie" Sax until his passing. She is survived by her daughter and best friend, Ellen Sax; her son-in-law, Patrick Greene; her son, Robert (Nina) Sax; four grandchildren, Adam and Daniel Sax and Matthew and Kyle Greene, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be remembered for her intelligence, passion for the arts, support of charitable causes, loyalty to her friends, and her generosity and compassion. The family wishes to express its deepest gratitude to those who provided compassionate care and comfort in the final years of her life especially Rita, Evie, Lynn, Veronica, Margot, Sonia and the dedicated team at Home Instead. Services will be at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Ave., Albany on Friday, October 5, at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the Temple Israel Cemetery in Guilderland. The period of mourning will be observed at Barbara's home in Albany on Friday following services and on Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Barbara in a special way may make a contribution to the Regional Food Bank of North Eastern New York, 965 Albany Shaker Road, Latham, NY, 12110 or Temple Israel 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, or to a charity of their choice. For directions or to leave a condolence message for the family, please visit, levinememorialchapel.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 5, 2018.

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Paul Winston

October 16, 2018

Ellen - I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing.

Melissa Macri

October 15, 2018

Ellen,
My deepest condolences to you and your entire family.Your mother was the epitome of elegance and I will always remember what a lovely woman and loving mother she was.

October 5, 2018

Our sincere condolences to the Sax family. Barbara was a wonderful lady who will be missed.
The Columbia HS Wrestling Coaches, Families & Friends

Abby Sax Palermo

October 5, 2018

Love you Aunt Barbara..you will be missed by all..thank you for all you gave to our family ....Abby

October 5, 2018

We are so sorry to learn of your loss Bob Nina and family. Praying for you!
Peter and Maria Pappas

Ray Doring

October 5, 2018

I am sorry for the loss of your mom, Ellen. She was an outstanding professional - a trait that she passed to her daughter. You both are in my prayers

LUCY SIEGEL

October 4, 2018

I am sorry to hear about your mother. She was a lovely woman. Lucy Siegel

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