Obituary of Anita Page

Anita Page, formerly of Warwick, NY, entered into rest on Saturday, September 14, 2024.  She was 83.

The daughter of the late Myer Leibowitz and Sylvia Blau Leibowitz, she was born on May 6, 1941 in New York City. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Queens College and a master’s degree in education from SUNY New Paltz. For many years, Anita taught first grade in the Warwick, NY school district. Anita was a writer throughout her life, and she dedicated herself to writing full time after her retirement from teaching. She published numerous short stories and flash fiction stories as well as a novel, all mysteries. Anita was highly active in her community, committing tireless energy towards civil rights, women’s rights, environmental issues, pacifism, and literacy. 

She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Page; daughter, Jessica Poggioli and her husband Jason; granddaughters, Mia and Rebecca; and sister, Ruth Baron and her husband Chuck Williams.

Graveside services will be held 10AM Tuesday, September 17th at Temple Beth Shalom Cemetery, Florida, NY. Shiva visits will be held at the home of Anita’s daughter after the service. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund, formerly known as Money for Women, where Anita served as a board member for many years.  https://demingfund.org/