Rachel Brookoff

Born in Paris, France, she was the daughter of the late Jakob-Moszk and Mnicha (Tombak) Grynberg.

Immigrating to the United States after World War II, Rachel would go on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Lehman College and her master’s degree in Social Work from Hunter College. She worked for NYANA helping new immigrants assimilate into the United States.

Devoted mother of Noah Brookoff of Scituate and the late Dr. Daniel Brookoff of Memphis, and mother-in-law to Jill Chamberlain Brookoff and her husband, Mark Jones.

Cherished grandmother of Katie and her husband, Vikram Oberoi, and Sylvia Brookoff and her wife, Bree, and great grandmother to Silas.

Aunt, great aunt and great great aunt to many beloved nieces and nephews.

Loving sister to Rosa Siegal of New York and her husband, Bernie, and the late Genia Gohet and Sura Grynberg of France.

Lifelong animal lover, especially to her two cats Ginger and Weakling.

The family would like to express their great appreciation for the kindness and comfort she received from the devoted caregivers at Sunrise of Cohasset.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (https://alzfdn.org) or The Samaritans (https://www.the-samaritans.net).