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Judy (Rosen) Rubenfeld 1928 - 2019

Judy (Rosen) Rubenfeld was born on March 2, 1928 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York United States. She was married to Milton Louis Rubenfeld in 1951 in Peekskill, Westchester County, and they were together until Milton's death on February 21, 2004 in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida. She had children Paul Rubenfeld, Abby Rose Rubenfeld, and Luke Rubenfeld. Judy Rubenfeld died at age 90 years old on January 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA, and was buried on February 2, 2019 in Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL.

Judy (Rosen) Rubenfeld

March 2, 1928

Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, United States

January 28, 2019

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States

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Introduction

Judy (Rosen) Rubenfeld was born to Paul Rosen 1897 - 1974) and Lillian Milstein (1904 - 1984). She had one brother, Edward Rosen (1925 - 1995). Judy Rosen married Milton Rubenfeld (1919- 2004) in 1951 and they had three children: actor Paul Rubenfeld, aka Paul Reubens or Pee-wee Herman (1952 - 2023), Abby, and Luke. Before marriage, Judy taught first grade. After marriage, she helped out in the family business and was a full-time mother. She also volunteered at her childrens' school as a nurse and was active in their extra-curricular activities. When their children were grown, Judy and Milton moved to the southern-most tip of Turtle Beach on Siesta Key. She loved to walk the beach and collect shells. She became an avid birdwatcher. She loved to play bridge and do crossword puzzles. She was wickedly funny and sarcastic, as well as drastically impatient. She famously had a Doberman named Carlos who carried her purse. See Judy (Rosen) Rubenfeld: Obituary.
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1928

Birthday

March 2, 1928

Birthdate

Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Judy was Caucasian of Jewish heritage.
Nationality & Locations

Born and raised in Poughkeepsie, New York, Judy moved to Florida after she married and she and her husband raised their children in New York. In her later years, she moved to Los Angeles, California and she died in California at the age of 90. She is buried in Sarasota, Florida.
Early Life & Education

She graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and earned her teaching degree from Wheelock College in Boston.
Professional Career

Before she married, Judy taught first grade in White Plains, New York. Judy and husband Milton owned and operated a lighting store on the Tamiami Trail, The Lamplighter Shop, for fifteen years.
Personal Life & Family

While raising her children, Judy was a volunteer school nurse at her children's elementary school and was active in their extra-curricular activities through high school. Judy married Milton Rubenfeld (1919- 2004) in 1951 and they had three children: actor Paul Rubenfeld, aka Paul Reubens or Pee-wee Herman (1952 - 2023), Abby, and Luke.
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2019

Death

January 28, 2019

Death date

Natural causes

Cause of death

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States
Death location

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2019

Gravesite & Burial

February 2, 2019

Funeral date
Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida United States
Burial location
Obituary

Judy Rosen Rubenfeld passed away January 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, California with her family by her side. She was born to Lillian Millstein and Paul Rosen in Poughkeepsie New York. She graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and earned her teaching degree from Wheelock College in Boston. She taught first grade in White Plains, New York until she fell in love and married pilot Milton Rubenfeld. After the birth of their first son Paul in Peekskill, New York, they moved to Oneonta where their daughter Abby and son Luke were born. In 1960, the Rubenfelds moved to Sarasota. The family found an unconventional home on Sarasota Bay that had been built as a test house by the Navy. Japanese in style, it had a swimming pool in the center and overhead garage doors that opened the house to the outdoors. Judy and Milton owned and operated a lighting store on the Tamiami Trail, The Lamplighter Shop, for fifteen years. Judy worked in the store when her schedule as a full-time mom permitted. She was a volunteer school nurse at her children's elementary school and was active in their extra curricular activities through high school. Judy's eldest son Paul is the actor also known as Pee-wee Herman. Abby is a prominent civil rights attorney. Luke is a successful business owner. When their children were grown, Judy and Milton moved to the southern-most tip of Turtle Beach on Siesta Key. She loved to walk the beach and collect shells. She became an avid birdwatcher. She loved to play bridge and do crossword puzzles. She was wickedly funny and sarcastic, as well as drastically impatient. She famously had a Doberman named Carlos who carried her purse. A celebration of Judy's life was held on March 10th in Sarasota. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Judy's memory to: Venice Audubon Society.

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