Phyllis Butin

Phyllis (Steinhart) Butin, age 94 of Boynton Beach, formerly of Syracuse and Buffalo, NY passed away on April 15, 2025. Phyllis was pre-deceased by her devoted husband Max, of 65 years and is survived by their children, Carol (Allen) Klein of Sarasota, FL, Rich (Hinda Klein) of Boca Raton, FL, Marty (Barbara Freedenberg) of Gaithersburg, MD, Jill (Rod) Neuman of Tampa, FL along with 8 grandchildren, Rachael, Andrew, Lauren, Alana, Jake, Sydnie, Jori and Mindi and 7 great-grandchildren. Phyllis was the daughter of Jacob and Ray Steinhart and the sister of Seymour and Sidney. Her family owned Steinhart’s Delicatessen, a beloved, iconic landmark in Buffalo where her mother was the cook, and her father ran the restaurant that operated from 1922-1969. Phyllis attended Bennett High School and the University at Buffalo. She moved to Syracuse when she married Max and they raised their family in Fayetteville. She was an active member of Temple Adath Yeshurun. Phyllis will be remembered as a fun-loving person, and an amazing cook who loved to entertain. Her love of family and friends was immeasurable, and her stories will linger in our hearts forever. To honor her memory, contributions may be made to Temple Adath Yeshurun in Syracuse, NY or a charity of your choice.

Funeral Services and Entombment for Phyllis will be held 12:00pm, Friday, April 18, 2025 at IJ Morris at Star of David of the Palm Beaches, 9321 Memorial Park Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33412.