Edythe J. Tanenbaum

June 2, 2022

Edythe J. Tanenbaum, 92, of New Haven, died peacefully on June 2, 2022. She was the beloved daughter of Fabian and Evelyn Rosenstein, and was born in New Haven in May, 1930. A graduate of Hillhouse High School, Edie received a degree in Elementary Education from Southern Connecticut State Teachers College and taught at schools in New Haven, Norwalk and in Woodbridge at Congregation B’nai Jacob’s Gan Hayeled Preschool. Most recently, she served as an administrative assistant at the New Haven Jewish Community Center for 30 years, retiring in 2014 at the age of 84. She was a longtime member of Congregations Beth El Keser Israel and Beth Sholom, participating in Sisterhood, musical productions and many other activities. A talented musician, Edie could play piano by ear and enjoyed writing light-hearted poems and song lyrics.

Edie is survived by her four daughters, Lisa (Richard) Foster, Lori Zaret, Betsy (Edward) Bodling, and Ellen (Steven) Rubenfeld; ten grandchildren, Ashley Persino, Brandon, Trevor and Alex Foster, Wesley and Brian Bodling, Rebecca Vice, Joshua Zaret, Paul and Grace Rubenfeld, and six great-grandchildren. She shared a loving relationship with the late Fenmore Puklin for over 33 years and was previously married to the late Dr. J. Lawrence Tanenbaum with whom she raised her family in North Haven. She was predeceased by her brother, Irwin Rosenstein, of Los Angeles, CA, whom she loved dearly. Edie was the heart and soul of her family and she loved them unconditionally. She always opened her home to family and friends for holidays and all manner of celebrations. There are not enough words to describe how much she will truly be missed.

A graveside service for Edie will be held on Monday afternoon, June 6th at 1:30 at the Beth Sholom Cemetery, 25 Alling St., Hamden, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Edie’s name may be sent to Music Mends Minds www.musicmendsminds.org , or the JCC of Greater New Haven https:// jewishfederationofgreaternewha.givingfuel.com/jccdonate . A private period of mourning will be observed. The Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, New Haven is in care of arrangements. To sign an online registry book or to leave a message of condolence, please visit; www.shurefuneralhome. com