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Alice (Gold) Ostrower, 75 years of age, of Simsbury, CT and Boynton Beach, FL passed away on April 15, 2017 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the beloved wife for 50 years of Joseph Ostrower. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Goldie Gold. Alice’s entrepreneurial spirit became apparent when she created a business in the 1980s called The Handy Housewife which became Affordable Interiors. After joining a new networking group called BNI to promote her decorating business, Alice purchased the franchise and was Executive Director of BNI CT from 1990-2015. In BNI she trained thousands of members, traveled the world and made lifelong friends. In addition to her husband, Alice leaves her daughter Marla Friedman and her husband Marc of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; son Matthew Ostrower and his wife Nikki of New York, NY; her three beloved grandchildren, Ethan, Joshua and Emma. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Thursday April 20 in the Chapel of Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT with Rabbi David J. Small officiating. Interment will follow in the Hartford Mutual Society Cemetery, 96 Wolcott Rd, East Granby, CT. Following the interment, the family will receive relatives and friends at their home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BNI Foundation. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions or to sign the guest book for Alice please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm

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Thursday, January 1, 1970

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Thursday, January 1, 1970

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From: Richard & MaryAnn Stroiney

From Enfied, CT

Posted On: April 21, 2017

Alice was an amazing and special woman that made a difference in each of the lives of the people she touched. Her determination and skill were second only to her love of people -- for as many people as she knew...thousands upon thousands... she always made you feel that you were special to her. Her hugs and stories will be forever remembered and missed always.

From: Linda Macedonio

From Pinellas Park, FL

Posted On: April 28, 2017

I was so sad to hear of Alice's passing. She was an amazing woman and an inspiration to so many! She will be sorely missed! My thoughts and love are with Joe and the rest of the family.

From: Stan Debber

From Surprise, ARIZONA

Posted On: April 17, 2017

Remembering the good times when visiting us in Albuquerque. She will be missed by many.

From: Gina Bunch

From Torrington, CT

Posted On: April 17, 2017

I feel honored to have known Alice and to have served as a director for BNI under her leadership. She was always being helpful and took the time to ask how the family was and to support our business anyway she could. I will never forget Alice and be forever grateful for her hard work establishing and growing BNI.
Gina Bunch
Daley Moving & Storage

From: Gina Bunch

From Torrington, CT

Posted On: April 17, 2017

I feel honored to have known Alice and to have served as a director for BNI under her leadership. She was always being helpful and took the time to ask how the family was and to support our business anyway she could. I will never forget Alice and be forever grateful for her hard work establishing and growing BNI.
Gina Bunch
Daley Moving & Storage

From: Fay and Leo Martel

From Pompano Beach, FL

Posted On: April 18, 2017

We remember meeting her at the BNI Conferences and she would always welcome us with a big hug. She was such a special person and we'll miss her!

From: Kathryn And John Pasquenza

From Prospect, KY

Posted On: April 18, 2017

WE were fortunate to know Alice for many years. She was a unique individual and a joy to know. Our sincerist condolences to Joe Marla nd Matthew.

From: Allison Boynton Beck

From Clayton, GA

Posted On: April 19, 2017

Matt and Family,
I am sorry to learn of your loss. May fond memories of your mother/ wife bring you peace in the days to come.

From: Mary Turner

From Simsbury, CT

Posted On: April 19, 2017

May she rest in peace.

From: David Elliott

From Ankeny, IA

Posted On: April 19, 2017

When I joined BNI back in the 90's, Alice was one of the first Executive Directors I met and was the nicest person I have ever met. She was very giving and warm. Whenever I attended a BNI conference, I always looked for her and she always greeted with a hug. She was a great lady. BNI conferences will never be the same without her.

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