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Moorestown 'Citizen Of The Year' Dies At 89
An American military school teacher abroad, Ginsberg also spent more than 30 years serving the township at home.
MOORESTOWN, NJ — An 89-year-old woman who served Moorestown Township in various roles across more than 30 years and was named "Citizen of the Year" died on Saturday, according to Lewis Funeral Home.
Muriel "Micki" Ginsberg died peacefully surrounded by family just days shy of what would have been her 90th birthday on Nov. 20.
Ginsberg was a Moorestown Public Library trustee and 30-year member of the Moorestown Lunch Rotary Club.
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During her time with the group, she led the International Committee in helping bring clean water to villages in Africa and solar-powered lights to students in Africa who were unable to study after dark.
Ginsberg was recognized for her contributions as part of the organization for her efforts that connected Moorestown with the world.
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She was named a recipient of the Howard Fiala Memorial Service Above Self Award in honor of her actions.
Born in Brooklyn, Ginsberg went on to graduate from Brooklyn College with a Bachelor's Degree in English. She then taught the subject in the borough and also in Manhattan.
While overseas with her husband Jack who was stationed in Germany, Ginsberg taught within the American military school system.
They then moved to New Jersey, where she received her Master's Degree at Glassboro State College, now Rowan University.
In a career that included starting her own public relations firm, writing children's books, poems, and stories, her effect on others around her was never lost.
In 2010, she and Jack were named Moorestown "Citizens of the Year," the first husband and wife to ever win the award, "in recognition of their unselfish devotion and long continuous service to the community."
A celebration of life is being held on Nov. 25 at 11 a.m. at the Evergreens (309 Bridgeboro Rd.) followed by a luncheon, the funeral home said.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Foundation Fighting Blindness or a charity of your choice in Micki's honor.
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