Thinking of Naomi on this day ! However, Naomi comes to me  often as my tour guide to sophistication during my stay in NYC! 
Not that I rock being sophisticated, but I do go to plays, eat stuffed artichokes..(Naomi made the best)…listen to jazz, look at art work, and just appreciate  how lucky I was to be around such a humorous, confident woman in the early 70’s!
She will always be in alive in my memory
And out loud as I share her blessed name❤️

I'm so sorry to learn of Naomi's passing. I worked for her for a year gathering and organizing Bob's film archives, she was always supportive and generous. Naomi and I made a pact to stop smoking, this was in 1982. She was not able to maintain it, but I have never had another cigaret.

Naomi, you had a gift for making people feel special. I will remember your voice and your laughter. Blowing kisses at the end of a phone call. Your determination to help others. Your freezer stocked with meals you lovingly prepared and delivered to those who needed a hand. Ice skating. Gardening. Swimming. Setting a good example for others just by being you. I will remember you walking down the street with a determined spring in your step, cappuccino in hand, smiling. Ahead of your time. Smart, wise and intuitive. You were an excellent advice giver. Quick to see the good in everyone. Devoted to Ben, your family, your friends, your work, and to Tikkun Olam. A dancer, a beautiful person inside and out, full of spirit. I am grateful to have known you. My condolences to Naomi’s family and everyone who loved her. Rest In Peace Naomi 

I met Ben and Naomi in 1975 during our cross-country trip.  I slept over at their house one evening and had a great time.  Bob Dylan had called and I begged Naomi to invite him over but it didn't happen.  Shelley, Julia, and I are very sorry to hear of Naomi's passing.  I have fond memories of her.  Please accept our love and deepest condolences.

Though I only knew Naomi for a relatively short while, that was enough to be the beneficiary of her generosity and kind spirit. She was always the  consummate host and never let me leave without a bagel and lox lunch or a glass of white wine. She had a green thumb, told great stories, and reveled in the occasion to connect people. Naomi was one of a kind and she will be missed.

When my daughter was little, we used to help Naomi and Ben in the garden.  My daughter adored them both.  They were exceptionally kind to her -- they taught her how to prune the rose bushes and which plants were weeds, and they lent her a key to the garden shed so that we could come out and work when they weren't there.  When Violet mentioned that she loved dancing, Naomi told her stories about dancing with Martha Graham -- just one of a million cool things she did in her long and amazing life.  

The garden (which we always viewed as Naomi and Ben's creation) is like a jewel in this neighborhood, and we were always proud when we saw passers-by stopping to admire it.  It has been the setting to so many of our best memories.  We are so grateful to have known Naomi, even a little bit, and are crushed that she's gone.  We will never forget her.  

My name is Kenneth Cooke. I was one one of Naomi’s “adopted” sons…Man, I loved that woman! The last year has been very difficult for me and even though she was burdened with her health issues she was always there for me. Her “love you back”got me through some tough days and nights. I will miss her so.


My name is Jean Nisbet. My memories of Naomi are joyous. My late husband,Ben, handled the Dylan catalogue in the U K. Naomi and Ben had such a good working relationship.
She was so kind to our son James (now a renowned musician)  at the beginning of his career when he went to New York.
The Nisbet family Ben,Jean,James,Catharine and Jennifer all have the fondest memories of meeting in various parts of the World for music gatherings.
She was a special lady and enhanced us all and will be weaved into the Nisbet's memories.
How wonderful to have known her.




I am sorry I missed the memorial. What turned out to be a fools errand drew us out of town. But I am happy that my brother David spoke and I wanted to add a few words of my own.

I, along with David, my late father Milton and my mother Carmela loved across the hall from Naomi and her late husband Ben. My parents and Naomi and Ben were neighbors at 505 LaGuardia for more than 50 years. Incredible.

 NYC apartment buildings are funny communities. You can live in the same building and nod to neighbors in the elevator for years, even decades, without even knowing their names. But we did know Naomi. I can't say I (or we) knew her well. But she was always a bright presence who would help us if we needed it. 

In may parents later years, he kinship was a special comfort to my mom. 

But I remember the early years. Somehow, Ben thought it important that we learn to box-- when were maybe 6 and 8. So he cleared the furniture from one room, had us put on our New York Giants football helmets, gave us gloves and let us fight it. He also taught us football. 

Naomi's role in our athletic training was mainly her patience.  But she was always a quiet presence in our lives, giving us he spare key countless times when we forgot ours. She also imbued our floor and our building with some celebrity glamour on the occasions when Dylan came to visit.

She lived long and, I think, well. I imagine she will be reunited with Ben and will be a fine neighbor to those lucky enough to live near her in Heaven.

My deepest sympathies to Naomi's family. Her beloved nephews and nieces were the world to her. I met Naomi circa 1975 and began working for her shortly after. The years with Naomi were unforgettable and changed my life forever. We had lots of adventures together and enjoyed many shared interests. Of course we remained friends after she retired. Once in your life, she is always in your life one way or another. I will miss her but my memories will keep her always in my heart and mind. A very special person who left the world a better place.  Diane Lapson

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Naomi Saltzman

2 abril, 1930 – 1 agosto, 2022

Riverside Memorial Chapel

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