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Beloved wife, mother, and Bubbie, Ruth Chapman of Clifton, Virginia, passed away on August 24, 2023. Ruth was born in New York City on November 5, 1952 to Joseph and Lucy Greenfield. The only child of two Holocaust survivors, Ruth had a deep love and appreciation for her family. She attended Lehman College in New York City where she met the love of her life, Rick Chapman. The two married on October 26, 1980, and …

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What were Ruth's favorite drinks?
Titanic! And good wine.
Titanic! And good wine.
Titanic! And good wine.
What were Ruth's favorite ways to exercise?
Treadmill and light weights
Treadmill and light weights
Treadmill and light weights

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Born

November 5th, 1952
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Graduated from high school

1970
Washington Heights
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Got married to Merrill Chapman

October 26th, 1980
The Bronx

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Method of disposition

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Final resting place

National Memorial Park

7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042
National Funeral Home & Memorial Park
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