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Miriam Netter Obituary

Netter, Miriam DELMAR Miriam "Mimi" Maccoby Netter, Esq., died on September 9, 2010 in her Delmar home surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Netter was born in Mount Vernon, N.Y., the daughter of Rabbi Max and Dora Steinberg Maccoby. She graduated from Brown University and (with honors) from Albany Law School (where she was also law review editor). She married Dr. Howard R. Netter, an obstetrician-gynecologist, in 1956. In her practice, Mimi was an inspiration and role model to law students, young attorneys, and women. She represented universities, corporations, individuals, and not-for-profit organizations, and worked with startup companies in developing intellectual property law (an area in which she was recently honored). She was a partner at Pattison, Sampson, Ginsberg & Griffin in Troy, and served as general counsel at MapInfo, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Russell Sage College. Mimi was also a frequent lecturer, a member of numerous professional organizations, and served on the boards of several organizations including Wild-wood Programs and Capital Repertory Theatre. She actively supported Planned Parenthood, To Life! and the United Jewish Federation. She was president of the Legal Aid Society and continuously involved with Albany Law School (helping to create the Kate Stoneman Program) and New York State Bar Association. She was honored with many awards for her philanthropic and professional contributions. Mimi was enthusiastic about life and loved her family, yoga, golf, travel, bridge, concerts, nature, reading and her dear friends and colleagues. Predeceased by her husband in 1995, the beloved Mimi is survived by her children, Mark (Stacy) and Beth; grandchildren, Jake and Nate; her brother, Michael Maccoby (SandyLee); many family members; and her loving life partner, Carl Bloomberg. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road, Albany. The family will be sitting shiva 7-9 p.m. Sunday at 28 Devon Road, Delmar. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Capital Repertory Theatre, To Life!, The Legal Project, Albany Symphony Orchestra and St. Peter's Hospice. For directions or to sign the online family guest book, please visit our website, levinememorialchapel.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Sep. 11 to Sep. 12, 2010.

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Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill

October 7, 2010

Dear Carl,

I think of Mimi everyday. My thoughts continue to be with you.

Alison Power

September 30, 2010

Dear Carl: I only just found out about Mimi's passing. I am so sorry. Please know you are in my thoughts.

Ruth Leistensnider

September 25, 2010

Carl, my deepest sympathies. I just learned of Mimi's passing. She was a great woman, and an inspiration to many, including me.

September 15, 2010

Dear Carl,

Our deepest sympathies.

Rob & Johanna Goldman

Alida Brisee Nattress

September 14, 2010

Very saddened by Mimi's passing; she was a great woman and inspired many. My deepest sympathies.
Alida Brisee Nattress

September 13, 2010

Dear Beth,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Mimi. May your memories and her love for life sustain you, and nuture you.

Warmly,
Nadine and Ron Stram

linda and phil hanna

September 13, 2010

our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

ellie & dick krakower

September 13, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Mark Pettus

September 13, 2010

Dear Beth,
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.
In loving peace,
Mark Pettus

Erika Schickel

September 13, 2010

Mimi was a force of nature, a good egg and among her many charitable works, provided me with a lifelong friend in her wonderful son Mark. I owe her a debt of gratitude and send all of her dearly beloveds my deepest condolences and warmest wishes.

Paul Finkelman

September 12, 2010

Mimi was an inspiration. She was smart, bright, and intellectually challening. She was warm, caring, and compassionate. A totally wonderful person. She was one of the first people to welcome me and my family to Albany. She was a great supporter of Albany Law School, of the Albany community, and of social justice. We will miss her even as her memory and her impact on our community will live on.

Paul FInkelman
President William McKinley Distinguised Professor of Law
Albany Law School

DR. DAVID AND CHARLOTTE GOODMAN

September 12, 2010

DEAR MARK, BETH, AND CARL, HAVING KNOWN AND ADMIRED MIMI DURING THE FORTY -FOUR YEARS WE LIVED IN DELMAR, WE WERE VERY SAD TO LEARN THAT SHE HAD LOST HER BATTLE WITH OVARIAN CANCER. BEFORE WE MOVED TO A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA . TWO YEARS AGO, WE LEARNED OF HER ILLNESS AND KNOW WHAT A LOSS HER FAMILY, HER FRIENDS, AND THE ALBANY COMMUNITY HAVE SUSTAINED. WE ARE THINKING OF YOU. CHARLOTTE AND DR. DAVID GOODMAN

September 12, 2010

Dear Carl and family,
I was so sorry to hear Mimi's passing. She was a lovely person and I will always have fond memories from so many years ago. You made a beautiful couple!
Much love,
Marcia Aronowitz

Barbara&Jason Baker

September 12, 2010

Dear Carl, Beth, and Mark; Its been many years snce our last contact but this sad news quickly brings back memories- A wonderful woman and a Dear Friend- May you be Blessed with strength at this time.

Linda Maness

September 11, 2010

Dear Beth and Mark,
Please know that my thoughts are with you at this difficult time for you and your family. I will forever remember Mimi's warm smile I received during the Fernwood years and beyond. Much love, Linda

Lisa Frisch

September 11, 2010

Mimi has been and will continue to be an inspiration to so many, and touched so many lives. She provided such tremendous guidance and support to all of us at The Legal Project...the world is a better place for having Mimi here and she will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to Mimi's family and friends.

Vicki Cundiff

September 11, 2010

Dear Beth, Mark, Carl and families,
What a gift we have all had to have Mimi in our lives. We are better people because of her. Her spirit, caring, kindness and grace will inspire us and carry us through the future. We will all also remember her charm, her keen intellect, her laugh, and her sense of fun. What a wonderful life. My thoughts are with you. Much love.

September 11, 2010

I feel privileged to have known Mimi, and to have worked with her on so many programs and projects important to the Capital Region. She loved life and she loved the region--her enthusiasm was inspiring and contagious. Her example and her legacy will live on.

Helen R. Desfosses

Gail (Gundrum) Gosenll

September 11, 2010

I worked for Mimi at P,S,G&G for a short time several years ago. I loved her outgoing personality, her humor, her intelligence and---her. I have some great memories and funny stories from my time working for her. I can only imagine how much this loss will affect her family. My sincere sympathy.

Robert Smith

September 11, 2010

I am saddened to learn of Mimi's passing. She was a great lawyer and a better person. My condolences to all of her family.

Penny Ellis Shaw

September 11, 2010

Dear Mark, Beth, Carl, and families,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mimi was extraordinary in so many ways. The loss is tremendous to all of you and to all of us. She was a very special and loving presence in my life and I will remain enriched forever by her influence and her loving care. Love to all of you at this very sad time.

Penny Ellis Shaw

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