COUNTESS ZORANA, of Philadelphia, died after a long illness and had her ashes scattered in the Adriatic Sea near the coast of Solvenia. She lived a full and amazing life. As a courageous young writer, Mussolini arrested her for translating a book that Hitler had forbidden. After the Axis surrender she continued to live in Rome, but traveled frequently throughout Europe while founding her own press agency serving Italian newspapers. Many of the dispatches were authored by the Countess herself. Zorana's friendship with Pablo Picasso was well known, and it was the artist who nicknamed her "Madame Z". After relocating to the United States in the 60's she hosted a popular radio program, "Lunch with Countess Zorana". Later she opened the Zodiac Gallery in Narberth, PA, displaying her extensive and eclectic collection of European paintings and ceramics. The Countess was a great patron of the arts, and along with her many philanthropic activities, she founded two non-profit cultural organizations: the Foundation for International Cultural Exchange and the United Society for the Arts. Her late husband was Dr. Ferenc Fejerdy. She is suvived by her son, Riccardo Zoran Balmas Budai de Kide, of Philadelphia.
A Memorial Service and Mass was held at St. Matthias Church, Bala Cynwyd, PA, on her birthdate February 27, 2004.
A Memorial Service and Mass was held at St. Matthias Church, Bala Cynwyd, PA, on her birthdate February 27, 2004.
COUNTESS ZORANA, of Philadelphia, died after a long illness and had her ashes scattered in the Adriatic Sea near the coast of Solvenia. She lived a full and amazing life. As a courageous young writer, Mussolini arrested her for translating a book that Hitler had forbidden. After the Axis surrender she continued to live in Rome, but traveled frequently throughout Europe while founding her own press agency serving Italian newspapers. Many of the dispatches were authored by the Countess herself. Zorana's friendship with Pablo Picasso was well known, and it was the artist who nicknamed her "Madame Z". After relocating to the United States in the 60's she hosted a popular radio program, "Lunch with Countess Zorana". Later she opened the Zodiac Gallery in Narberth, PA, displaying her extensive and eclectic collection of European paintings and ceramics. The Countess was a great patron of the arts, and along with her many philanthropic activities, she founded two non-profit cultural organizations: the Foundation for International Cultural Exchange and the United Society for the Arts. Her late husband was Dr. Ferenc Fejerdy. She is suvived by her son, Riccardo Zoran Balmas Budai de Kide, of Philadelphia.
A Memorial Service and Mass was held at St. Matthias Church, Bala Cynwyd, PA, on her birthdate February 27, 2004.
A Memorial Service and Mass was held at St. Matthias Church, Bala Cynwyd, PA, on her birthdate February 27, 2004.
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