Ariel Farrah Lee Ruvinsky, of Hillsborough, passed away on June 24, 2024 after a long illness at the age of 34.
Funeral services are Thursday, June 27 at 11:00 am at The Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ.
Interment is private.
Please check back in the coming days for the full obituary.
Funeral arrangements are by Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel. OrlandsMemorialChapel.com
arie, you were the brightest light in such a dim world. you took the time to care for me, as i struggle with debilitating illness, while you navigated your own. i will forever be grateful for your understanding and kindness, and will grieve your passing dear friend. we will forever miss you at Talking Dolls studio in Detroit.
all of our love to your friends and family.
Knowing Arie and being her friend was a total privilege. She was SUCH an individual. Like no other friend I had and was one of the funniest, most creative people I’ve ever known.
Since I moved to California we hadn’t seen each other in years, but kept in touch by our preferred (quirky) means of using Instagram chat. I wish so much we could have hung out one more time. I will never forget Arie.
My sincere condolences to her family, who I never had the privilege of meeting in person, but I feel like I know personally based on stories and updates I would frequently get from Arie. I’m so, so sorry for your lost Ruvinskys.
Arie was a great person, an amazing talent, and an absolutely incredible friend. I’ll never forget her.
**Ariel, you were always my shero! **
Your strength, love for life, and relentless fight to keep living were awe-inspiring. You never let cancer define your life and fought bravely until you chose to stop the battle, leaving on your own terms with dignity. I loved our talks! Your gift of teaching was remarkable, and it was my pleasure to know you for nine years.
The spiritual world has gained the most beautiful, intelligent person I’ve met this decade. I was amazed on Sunday at how you channeled your messages to those who meant so much to you. You chose love, and you reminded us of your independence and artistry. Yes, Ariel, you were all those things and more.
Your love for your family—your mother, father, and twin sisters—was evident to all who knew you. You wished for peace and love for your parents and sisters, and I know they will carry your spirit with them always.
I will miss you, Ariel. Everyone who truly loved you and had a genuine connection with you will miss you. Ariel, you are loved by many, and I hope you knew that the moment you decided to take your journey.
I met Ariel at MSK a few weeks ago. I was crying because I’m stage 4 as well. She hugged me and did her best to cheer me up. I will always remember her kindness.
May her memory be a blessing
So deeply sorry to learn of Arie’s passing earlier today. It has been some time since we were in touch directly. Very sorry for the loss to the Ruvinsky family and everyone in Arie’s orbits. My connection came from Arie’s participation in Land Arts of the American West at Texas Tech University in 2012. The memories, originality and force of spirit from Arie during our field season remain brilliant. The loss will be felt by many and the charge for us all to carry her momentum and curiosity will continue. Best wishes to all. Take care of everyone.
Arie. I think I knew somehow, before compulsively deciding to search your name today, what I was going to find. I must be ready to know.
On a deep level, I’m so glad your suffering is over. I’ll process the loss of you over time, continuing to knit with your beautiful, generously gifted yarn, wearing your generously gifted clothing (and a tshirt you left at my flat), and each year on the 24th June take a long walk to contemplate our friendship. I’ll think about you often, as I have since we met.
To Arie’s family, I send you lots of love and appreciation of the rare spirit that Arie contained. As the person above notes – the charge for us to carry her momentum and curiosity will continue. She’s already my uppermost creativity guide and always will be.