Sherry Ann DiPasquale, age 75, died peacefully on Saturday November 16, 2019 at her home in Davie, Florida. Sherry is survived by her children, David DiPasquale, Janine DiPasquale, Erik Josowitz, Michael Josowitz, their spouses, 14 grandchildren, and her mother-in-law Audrey DiPasquale. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Paul DiPasquale, her sister Janice Singer, and their parents, Nellie and Abraham Fader and Jean and Gabriel DiPasquale.
Sherry was born on May 22, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from Beth Israel Hospital School of Nursing in 1965, followed by a BA in Psychology from Georgian Court University and a Masters of Science in Health Occupations Education from Florida International University. She also received numerous certifications in education.
Sherry had a long career as both a caregiver and educator. She worked as a Registered Nurse for many years in New Jersey before moving to a career in education. She taught health occupations both in New Jersey at Ocean County Vocational Technical School and in Florida at Cooper City and Western High Schools. She completed her career in education as a high school guidance counselor at Hollywood Hills and Hallandale High Schools. In retirement she continued her life of community service as a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem for Broward County.
She was a loving mother and proud grandmother who enjoyed hosting family gatherings and holidays. She enjoyed travel, cruises, and visited many countries around the world. Her family and friends will always remember her as a lively, loving, and social woman who enjoyed life to its fullest.
A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday November 21st at 9am at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Davie, FL with a Celebration of Life to follow at her home, also in Davie. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Sherry’s life. Flowers can be sent to Forest Lawn Funeral Home, but donations in her name are preferred to be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
