Sylvia Sherman passed away on October 29th at the age of 97. She was at home at Monroe Village with loved ones by her bedside. Sylvia was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived a full and happy life. She was a longtime resident of Clearbrook in Monroe Twsp, NJ. For the last seven years she resided at Monroe Village in Monroe Twsp, NJ where she was able to spend quality time with her lovely group of dear friends who gave her great joy and enriched her life. Whether it was playing cards, attending a social event or dining with her friends, her days were busy and fulfilling. A voracious reader, she also loved doing crossword puzzles, in pen, and had fun with her handheld video poker machine. For many years Sylvia was an avid knitter and was skilled at crochet. Family and friends were the happy recipients. She also donated many lap blankets to those in need at the local hospital.
Sylvia was very strong and extremely capable. She valued her independence and held tightly to it until the very end. She was never afraid to speak her mind. Before she retired, she worked as an executive assistant at Super Market General. She loved her job but also loved her retirement when she was able to travel and spend quality time with her husband of almost 60 years, Jonah. Sylvia and Jonah were two of the principal founders of Temple Beth El in Colonia, NJ. Sylvia was active in Deborah.
Sylvia was loving and caring and valued spending time with her family. Whether in person or on video chats, she always remained connected even through COVID-19.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband, Jonah and her grandson, Jason Fishner. She is survived by her son, Keith Sherman and wife Marilyn, daughter Debra Fishner and husband Allen and daughter Marissa Parker and husband Douglas. She is also survived by grandchildren Gregory and wife Chung, Rachel and husband Darrick, Kristen and husband Kenn, Kimberly and husband Ernest and grandson Kevin and granddaughter-in-law Renee and great grandchildren Orianna, Lucy, Luke, Ben, Milo and Alexander.
The family will be holding a private service on Sunday, November 1st. In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a donation in Sylvia's honor, please consider making a donation to Deborah Hospital Foundation at: deborahfoundation.org See "Ways to Give".
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the ever caring and loving staff at Monroe Village and at Embracing Hospice. Their devoted care and concern for Sylvia and to her family, especially over the last year, meant so much. Sylvia lived her life with dignity and respect. The very special people and care givers at Monroe Village and at Embracing Hospice made certain that she was able to maintain that dignity and respect. The family can not thank them enough.
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