Rosette Bakish Obituary

we have only now learned of Rosette's death and are shocked and will miss her. We all worked together at MOMA and Teri Varversis and I kept up with Rosette and attended her shows. We will miss her and send all her family condolences. Teri and Sally

I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Rosette Bakish. I first learned of her existence when in 1971 I moved to Manhattan, David Bakish, coincidentally on West 57th Street and discovered she lived on East 57th Street. She got some phone calls intended for me. We met and shared many good times over the years until we lost touch in the last couple of years, with my retirement from CUNY and moving to a combination of Bayside (Queens) and Tucson, Arizona. Apparently distant cousins, we were both from Sephardic-Bulgarian families. Rosette was a talented collage artist and a very humorous friend. I am shocked at her passing and would like to know what happened to cause her death. She will remain a very fond memory.

Rosette attended one of my groups in the 1970's. She was a "starving" artist and we had an agreement that she would pay me with her art work, For years my walls and those of my children as they grew and started their own homes were adorned with her almost mystical collages.
Recently, my now former wife sent me a drawing of five mushrooms that she had discovered somewhere in her home. I loved them and took the opportunity to call Rosette to ask if she would like to see something of hers from so long ago. We met for lunch at MOMA and she smiled about the work and insisted I keep it (it s reframed and in my work space). We had a wonderful reunion and both vowed to keep in touch. When she called me about last month's showing I was unable to attend because my step daughter was graduating from college. I fully intended to see her again and see her newest work. Rosette was a lovely person who gave herself and her creativity to the world. My children and I thank her. I am so lucky I knew her. I will miss her very much.

I sadly lose my dear friend Rosette and already miss her smiles and happy presence. I met Rosette 30 years ago when I first starting working at MoMA and over the years we have enjoyed so many adventures together. Her thoughtfullness and concern for others was so prominent in everything she did and said. I have wonderful memories of her all over my desks both at work and at home -silly little butterflies, hearts, buttons, frogs...and happy little critters that will always remind me of her playful nature. I am so happy to have known Rosette and will never forget her.

Rosette sweetly touched my life for a brief moment with her caring and art and sense of discovery. I will always cherish the memory.

Dear Rosette, I sorely miss you>
"Life, like every other blessing derives its value from its use alone" and you used yours as an adventure! My love to you, Sandra

To Robert, Ellen and family,
I worked with Rosette at the MOMA. She was a most wonderful person and I am very sorry to hear of her passing.

Sincerely,
Emily S. Danson