Evelyn Rand Whalen

Evelyn Rand Whalen, 82, passed away on April 23, 2020 in Suffern, NY. Born in the Bronx on May 13, 1937, Evelyn moved to Yonkers and then Spring Valley, NY. She lovingly raised three children, Wendy Rand Winick (Spouse, Mitchell); David Rand (Spouse, Dorothy) and Eileen Rand Whelan (Spouse, Kevin).

She graduated from Dominican College in Orangeburg, NY with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Political Science while working full time as a Research Assistant at Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) in Orangeburg, NY. She was instrumental in helping the Research Scientists with studies done on Mental Illness with the homeless population of NYC and the boroughs and many other grants they were awarded due to Evelyn’s involvement. After 15 years at NKI, she then worked at the Valley Cottage Library which she loved up to her retirement.

Evelyn was an avid mystery reader and loved her collection of hardcover books. Her favorite activities were playing mah jong with her friends; Shopping; Travel; Knitting, Setting up social events; Hitting the casinos (especially BlackJack), and spending time with her family.

Left to honor Evelyn and remember her love are her children and their spouses; her sister, Kate Bomser, her nephews, Jay and Seth Bomser, her nieces, Denise Cowan and Barbara Petilli Lutz, her grandchildren; Lee, Neil, Kris, Jessica and great grandchildren, Addison, Jordan and Matteo.

In Lieu of Flowers, those desiring may make donations in her name to the following organization:

Valley Cottage Library – Donations can be made by check payable to Valley Cottage Library, Attention: Amelia Kalin, Library Director, 110 Route 303, Valley Cottage, NY 10989. The donation should include a note that states that this was made in memory of Evelyn Rand Whalen. Please include your name, address and phone number so they can mail you an acknowledgement. https://www.valleycottagelibrary.org/ - (845) 268-7700

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. at New Montefiore Cemetery, Farmingdale, New York.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State Street, Spring Valley, New York 10977 845.356.8600