Maria Kaslow
January 9, 2019
Maria Wizmur Kaslow passed away on January 9, 2019 at the age of 94. She was a Holocaust survivor.
Born and raised in Stanislovov, Poland where she spent a happy childhood, she lost her entire immediate family to the Holocaust. Left totally alone at an early age, through an incredible series of miracles, her own personal strength, courage, resources and beauty, Maria was able to survive.
After the loss of her family and escaping from her home in Stanislavov, Maria was befriended by a Ukranian officer who provided her with Christian papers which allowed her to hide her Jewish identity, find employment, and ultimately make her way to Budapest, Hungary. Shortly after her arrival, Maria reconnected with Edward Insler Wizmur, her teenage love, who had also escaped and survived Stanislavov with the benefit of Christian identity papers. Together, they worked with the Jewish underground and Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat, who saved countless numbers of Jews from extermination. After the war, Maria married Edward, had a son, Leonard, lived first in Vienna, Austria then Munich, Germany and ultimately emigrated to the United States in 1952.
In the United States, Maria flourished. Her love of art, music and beauty, and her innate sense of creativity, led her to become an interior designer. She later opened her own art and antique gallery in Syosset, Long Island, Les Fleurs Gallery. Her exquisite collections of art and antiques were often featured in local publications. Her creativity led her to write manuscripts, create an incredible book of poetry, and produce some artwork of her own.
Following the death of her first husband Edward, Maria married Ned Kaslow. They were together for nearly 30 happy years, living in Englewood, New Jersey.Marias extraordinary beauty and her incredible charm attracted all who met her. She was widely admired for her sense of style, her sharp intellect, and her ability to connect with people. Her positivity, even after the horrendous tragedies she endured in her younger years, shown through in her book of poems entitled Poppies in the Snow. Her irrepressible spirit was able to find beauty and purpose, even in the midst of horror and despair.
Maria is survived by her children, Leonard Wizmur, Dan Kaslow and Laurie Kaslow, her grandchildren, Dina, Matthew, Stephanie and Chuck, and her great grandchildren, Maya, Charles, Joseph, Natalie and Ilana.
Shiva will be observed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 1-3pm. Service 7pm each night at the Wizmur residence, 17 Bretton Way, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054.
May her memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved her
Chapel Service
9:45 am Sunday, January 13, 2019
Eden Memorial Chapels
327 Main Street
Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States
07024
Graveside
12:00 pm Sunday, January 13, 2019
Baron Hirsch Cemetery
1126 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, New York, United States
10314
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Your wonderful memories of your mother will be a comfort to you and your family.
Len and Judy, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Len’s Mom. Len has told me so much already about his mother and I do look forward to learning more down the road. May her memory be a blessing to you and your family for generations to come.Wendy and I wish you strength and love during this difficult time. Celebrate her life. It was a life very worth celebrating.
I was saddened to read of the loss of Maria. When we lose our loved one in death it is the most difficult time in our life. However, there is loving comfort in Psalms 5522 throw your burden on God and he will sustain you.. Yes, no matter what you are facing God is there to help you get through it. May you continue to have the love and support from family and friends. I sincerely hope that this Bible message brings you a measure of comfort during this difficult time.
Laurie, I will always remember Maria as vessel of the spirit of love, hope and aesthetics much like the hebrew word shekhina. Please accept our sympathies from Shirley, Andrew and myself. With love, Lisa
Laurie, my sincerest condolences to the entire family. I was totally mesmerized by your eulogy and wished I had the opportunity to meet someone this special. May your memories of Maria bring you comfort.
Dear Lenny – My sincerest condolences to you and your family, from your neighbors in Syosset, the Feldblums. Your Mom always exhibited style, grace, and a love of the arts. She lived a long and fruitfull life and overcame tremendous perils in her early life. Bob