Born in Braunschweig, Germany in 1933, Susan, her Mother and Brother Norman, emigrated to the United States shortly after Krystalnacht. They settled in Newark, New Jersey where her Father, Max, joined them shortly after.
Sue graduated from Weequahic High School in Newark and went on to study at Douglas University, New Jersey.
Sue married Marvin Fromkin in 1956. They lived in Union, later moving to the family home in West Orange, where they raised two daughters, Melanie and Erica ‘Ricki’.
Sue was a truly unique individual, achieving success in many endeavors. She was beautiful, charming, intelligent and compassionate and loved by all who knew her.
Sue was predeceased by her loving husband, Marvin, who passed away in 2009.
Sue is survived by her daughter, Melanie Samuels and partner, Dr. Bruce Theall and by her daughter, Erica Fromkin Colyer and husband Nicholas. Sue is also survived by her Grandson, Nicholas Paul Colyer Jnr and his wife, Alice Rumbell Colyer and her Great-grandchildren Elsie and Holden. Her niece Roberta Schipper and wife Joann Hamel, and her nephews Larry and Joel Schipper and families. Last but not least her ‘Grand-dogs’ Fidget and Grace.
Memorial contributions may be made to the following charities:-
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest of New Jersey
The ASPCA
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