Elizabeth Chudnovsky Leary, of Norwalk, CT died on January 12, 2021. Elizabeth, daughter of Max and Lillian Chudnovsky, graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and pursued a career in fashion as a buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City. She retired when her daughter Rebecca was born and later volunteered with the United Way and taught Hebrew School at Temple Beth El in Norwalk. Elizabeth was an avid knitter, making dozens of sweaters for loved ones and thousands of hats for cancer patients.
She is predeceased by her husband Edward J Leary Jr, and their infant son Jonathan Leary. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Leary, son-in-law Evan Remington, grandchildren Lucille and Alice Remington, sister Sara Chudnovsky Weintraub, brother-in-law Ross Weintraub, niece Alissa Weintraub, nephew Justin Weintraub, and grand-niece Lillian Weintraub.
Her indomitable spirit, humor, and friendship will be missed by all.
There will be a private funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the Family & Children’s Agency of Norwalk.