A gathering for Sharon will be held Monday, April 22, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 1199 NE 36th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064, followed by a memorial service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Sharon was born to Patricia and Raymond Birzensky on June 22, 1962, in Highland Park Michigan. Sharon graduated from Sterling Heights High School and attended Western Michigan University.
Sharon moved to Florida in 1982, where she met her husband, Peter Bretsch. Peter and Sharon were married on September 19, 1986. Sharon worked in the hospitality industry for many years before joining Publix, where she has worked for the last 18 years.
Sharon enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially her grand niece, JoJo, and her grand nephew, Tony. Sharon loved to read, travel, and she loved spending time at the camp on the St Lawrence River and in the Florida Keys.
Sharon is survived by her husband Peter Bretsch; her mother Patricia A. Birzensky, her sister Beth Ter Haar (Leo), brother Brian Birzensky, sister-in-law Pam (Peter), brother-in-law Stephen (Brenda), four nieces; Kristy (David), Olivia (Mike), Catherine (Nick) and Charlotte. Sharon was predeceased by her father Raymond Birzensky and her brother Timothy Birzensky.
The family would like the thank the doctors and staff from the University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center for all their dedication to Sharon’s care.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Sharon’s name to the University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center or Children’s Cancer Research.
