Margaret Henning "Peggy" Wasserman, age 88, died Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Hospice of Cincinnati (Blue Ash). Peggy was a 1934 graduate of Steele High School, Dayton, Ohio. Showing great promise, she continued her violin studies at the College of Music in Cincinnati, graduating in 1942, when she successfully auditioned with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Eugene Goosens and played in the symphony through 1946. In 1959, after starting her family, she returned to the symphony where she played in the second violin section until she retired in 1984. Margaret was well loved for her sense of humor, generosity and giftedness. She accompanied the symphony on many tours, including a ten week world tour in 1966. A member of SAI (Sigma Alpha Iota) since 1935, her music sorority meant a great deal to her. She loved the Matinee Musicale Series of the CSO, was active in the Dayton Music Club and played many seasons of the Summer Opera program. Margaret married fellow symphony member and violinist, the late Herman Wasserman. She was predeceased by her sister, the late Louise Henning Whyte of Dayton and her sister-in-law Florence Wasserman Mitman of Cincinnati. She is survived by two sons and two daughters-in-law (Jim and Debbie Wasserman of Milford, Ohio, and David and Marney Wasserman of Flower Mound Texas). Six grandchildren were dear to her heart; Matt Wasserman of Denver, Colorado; Nick Wasserman of Austin, Texas; Sarah, Jacob and Luke Wasserman of Milford; and Kate Wasserman of Flower Mound. Active in her church, Peggy taugt Sunday School for many years and was a member of several handbell choirs. At the end of her life, she was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church, Madeira. There will be visitation time on Sunday evening, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Gilligan Funeral Home (8225 Montgomery Rd., Kenwood). A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at the Seasons Retirement Home (7300 Dearwester) on Monday, April 11th at 1:00 pm, followed by a reception. Those wishing to honor Peggy's life are encouraged to send a gift to either the Gift of Music Fund of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, 1241 Elm Street, Cinti OH 45202, or Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cinti OH 45263-3597. Give thanks to God for this life well lived. We do!......Dave & Jim

Service

Sunday, April 10, 2005 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Gilligan Funeral Home 3734 Eastern Avenue Cincinnati 45226, United States

Service

Monday, April 11, 2005 1:00 PM Chapel at the Seasons Retirement Home 7300 Dearwester Drive Cincinnati 45236, United States