Blanche Mittleman, age 40

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Lost to gun violence on May 17, 1962 in East Meadow, New York.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Artie
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  • Number of children:
    1 2
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  • Personality:
    3 Loved to knit sweaters for family and neighbors; sing Broadway in the car with us.
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  • Occupation:
    1 Homemaker
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  • Schools attended:
    1 Tilden High School
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  • Comments:
    3 Generous and loving. Very beautiful. Loved animals. Saved our lives.
    2 My condolences from Illinois.
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