Howard "Jack" Liebermann
July 2, 1929– October 15, 2021
A Life Defined by Creativity and Passion
Born in Philadelphia, son of
Harry and Celia Lieberman, Jack exhibited a creative streak from an early age. He attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and also studied at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia.
Jack served in the US Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. He harbored a love for this country and the German language until his death.
Jack returned to Philadelphia after his discharge from the Army. In 1954, he married his next-doorneighbor, Rosalind Faye Schwarz. The newlyweds established a pottery and during this time, Jack painted and created a collection of sculptures, as well as thrown pots, mugs and practical containers that reflected his love of modern and abstract art.
First child, Hedy Maria, was born in Philadelphia and soon thereafter, Jack, Rosalind and their twoyear old daughter moved to Cleveland, Ohio. Jack continued to work in a variety of artistic mediums, exploring photography and cinematography while supporting his family as an industrial designer for the Phil Mar Corporation, known for its Mid-Century lamps.
Sons Joshua Claude and Raphael were born in Cleveland and the family migrated to Southern California in 1963, after Jack was recruited as an industrial designer by Texture Lamps. The family lived in Manhattan Beach during this time, but when Jack declined an offer to join the firm’s management team in order to follow his creative muse and launch a career in film-making, the family moved to Hollywood, and then to Los Feliz, where Jack and Rosalind purchased their first home. Rosalind became a school teacher and developed an instructional program for the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing program. Jack penned numerous screenplays and documentaries, and wrote and directed the awardwinning documentary, "C. Soutine," which won the Golden Lion at the 1968 Venice Film Festival.
In 1994, Jack and Rosalind retired to Albuquerque, NM, where they pursued their love of the arts. Jack’s photography was exhibited at galleries in Albuquerque and as far away as New Haven, and Rosalind studied German, wrote poetry and worked on a historical novel.
After a three-year battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Rosalind died in 2012. In the years preceding his wife’s death, Jack cared for her tirelessly. In January 2014, Jack moved to Canton, CT, continued his photography and artwork, took long daily walks, enjoyed films at Cinestudio and Real Art Ways, and dining out with his family.
Jack passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at age 92. He is survived by daughter Hedy (Frank) Barton of North Canton and sons Joshua (Eileen) Lieberman of Vernon and Raphael Lieberman (Charlotte Zomer) of Los Angeles. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Melanie Lieberman of Jersey City, NJ; his very special and devoted friend, Anita Sears of Canton; his sister-in-law, Bunny Lieberman Verbit, of Elkins Park, PA; and by a nephew and niece, Michael Lieberman and Lisa Lieberman Marrie. In addition to his wife, Rosalind, Jack was predeceased by his parents and by his beloved younger brother, Stanford Lieberman.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses of the University of Connecticut’s John Dempsey Hospital – 6th Floor and the Seasons’ Hospice nurses, Kathy and Kelly, for their amazing care and support. Services will be private. Those who wish may make a contribution in Jack’s memory to support Cinestudio (300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106) or Real Art Ways (56 Arbor Street, Hartford,CT 06106).