It is with great sadness that I forward this e-mail from Rudy Franchi concerning the passing of Barbara. I'd like to note that Barbara was an early supporter of MoPo, being very active when we were just starting out, something MoPo really needed. She was always eager to share her knowledge and opinion and I will forever be grateful for her participation. I had the greatest respect for Barbara and send my sincere condolences to Rudy and family.
Scott Burns MoPo List Owner _____ From: Rudy Franchi [mailto:[email protected]] Barbara passed away Saturday evening. Her daughters, Jill, Susan, Regina, her son-in-law Tony, her grandson Bennett and her husband Rudy were at her bedside. Barbara, a child of the Bronx, started her life as a teacher of geology and then gained prominence in the worlds of mystery fiction. via her renowned review website, and movie poster collecting, through her years of organizing auctions and running a major retail/internet operation. Her true joy was traveling across America with Antiques Roadshow and spending time in London. Barbara's blunt honesty and acerbic wit will be missed. She mentored many young reviewers, dealers and collectors, dispensing street smart advice mixed with self-learned literary perceptions. For those in the Los Angeles area, the family will be sitting Shiva on Sunday, March 8 at Jill's home, 3725 Mountain View Avenue, 90066. 310 398 3105. Contributions in Barbara's name can be made to Beit T'Shuvah, 8831 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
