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Obituary

It’s with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Bess Labiner (nee Zechnowitz), on December 17, 2021.

Bess is survived by her husband of more than 65 years, Elliot Labiner, son David (Jan), daughter Susan Watt (Phil), and four devoted granddaughters, Kate, Betsy, Elissa, and Michelle.

Bess was kind, smart, quick, witty, compassionate, patient and respectful. A woman of true grace.

Bess was born in and raised in …

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The family will not be sitting Shiva due to the pandemic. There is no service planned at this time.

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Memories & condolences

Dear Elliot, David and Susan, 

Our most heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and your family on Bess' passing.  She …

Dear Elliot, David and Susan, 

Our most heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and your family on …

Dear Elliot, David and Susan, 

Our most heartfelt condolences and…

First, we, and then I spent many wonderful New Year's Eves with Bess and Elliot in their beautiful home filled with mem…
First, we, and then I spent many wonderful New Year's Eves with Bess and Elliot in their beautiful …
First, we, and then I spent many wonderful New Year's Eves with …
I am a recently-connected cousin (through DNA with Reeva Kimble) and although I never got to meet Bess I have heard so …
I am a recently-connected cousin (through DNA with Reeva Kimble) and although I never got to meet B…
I am a recently-connected cousin (through DNA with Reeva Kimble)…

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Born

March 16th, 1935
Brooklyn, NY
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Got married to Elliot Labiner

August 30th, 1956
New York, NY
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Passed away

December 17th, 2021
Rockville Centre, NY

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