Natalya Shamis was a concertmaster of a major symphony orchestra in the former Soviet Union before moving to the United States with her family. She continued her career as a violinist with Hartford Symphony Orchestra, New American Chamber Orchestra, and was a concertmaster of the Danbury Symphony Orchestra. Natalya was also a committed violin teacher for many years. Natalya is survived by her husband of 49 years, Zakhary Paranyuk; her sisters Alla Shamis and Klarissa Berman; her daughters Viktoria and Yelena; and her grandchildren Zachary and Kate.
Visitation will be private at the family's request and held at Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St, Danbury, CT. Following a private visitation, a Graveside Service will be held at St. Peter Cemetery, 71 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, CT 06810. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.thegreenfuneralhome.com for the Shamis family.
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