STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In honor of those who have died, here is a compilation of obituaries posted on SILive. Viewing times and guest books can be seen here.
Mildred Denes Josefson, 89, a lifelong educator and artist, passed away on Oct. 14, 2025. Born in Brooklyn to Hungarian Jewish immigrants, she grew up in Bensonhurst. Mildred graduated from Brooklyn College in 1957, double majoring in chemistry and art. She married Jerome Josefson that same year and they moved to the Grasmere section of Staten Island in 1970, where they raised their three children.
Mildred taught high school chemistry at Susan Wagner H.S. and Lincoln High School in Brooklyn. She also earned a Master of Science degree from Richmond College. A talented painter in the Dutch Master style, Mildred studied at the Art Students League in Manhattan and was active at the ArtLab in Staten Island in the 1970s.
After retiring, Mildred traveled the world extensively. She was an active member of various organizations, attended Temple Emanuel of Staten Island, and supported many charities. Mildred is survived by her children, Howard, Deborah and Michael Josefson.
Read the full obituary on SILive.
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