Obituary: Writer, Comic Molly Katz Dies At 76

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Molly Katz, mom, author, animal lover, foodie, traveler, lifted from this world at 76. She was born on Jan. 12, 1943, to Hubert and Betty Simon, attended New Rochelle H.S., class of 1961. She met her first husband, Peter Katz of White Plains at Boston University. They had twins.

Her writing career blossomed with author and second husband, William Parkhurst of NYC. Keystrokes on her IBM typewriter shook the house. They performed stand-up comedy as a team in the late 70’s into the 80’s, lived in Dobbs Ferry and Bedford.

Mom continued to Westport, Connecticut, where she truly lived in her element. Her books include international best-seller "Jewish as a Second Language," "New York as a Second Language," romance thriller "Nobody Believes Me," "101 Reasons to Dump Your Man and Get a Cat."

Her matzo ball soup was legendary. Her "garbage soup," curious. Easy recipe: Left-overs and pantry misfits go into a pot of water, cook until? Always a cup of bacon fat on hand for frying eggs. She appreciated great food. Lobsters are relieved.

Her warmth for giraffes radiated through a figurine collection. Her home showcased dragon eggs, gargoyles and a strategically placed claw or foot reached from underneath things. She loved cruises, explored the world. In Egypt, her travel partner was offered a trade … Mom for a camel. He declined. Her response to the idea of hiding a video camera to record cats, "Sweetheart, is it really necessary to hide the camera?" Mom loved birds … she may have been a Heron addict.

Mom/Molly/Mimi sadly left us on April 26, predeceased by her parents and brother Steve Simon of San Francisco. She is loved by twins Chris (Ithaca, N.Y.) and Terry (Naples, FL), stepdaughter Carolyn and husband Evan (Washington, D.C.), niece Rachel (San Francisco), grandchildren Victoria and Jack, and step-grandchildren Henry and Eleanor.

Join us to celebrate Molly's life on Saturday, August 10 at Harding Funeral Home, 210 Post Road E, Westport, Connecticut, reception following.

For details, email: crkatz30@yahoo.com or Terry: tdkvoice@yahoo.com. Otherwise, have a drink in her honor … she enjoyed a glass of red, or a vodka gimlet with extra onions or a martini with Gorgonzola olives!