Shirley P. Frisch

Shirley P. Frisch, 90, of Peabody, MA passed peacefully on Monday, April 9, 2018 after a long and full life. Married to Harold Frisch for 37 years before his passing in 1986, Shirley was a teacher and an administrator in the Salem Public Schools, a leader in several Jewish organizations, active in her synagogue as well as in town and civic organizations, a writer, a fabulous cook, an avid swimmer, and a passionate reader who led many book clubs. She loved her family and friends dearly as well her life for many years in Marblehead.

Born in New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of the late David and Ida Pailet. She graduated from Newcomb College of Tulane University and received her Master’s Degree in Education from Salem State College.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Susan Frisch Lehrer and her husband Harvey Lehrer of Lenox, MA; Rhonda Frisch-Cooper and her husband Tom Cooper of Weare, NH; and Cynthia Frisch of Lake Worth, FL. She also leaves her grandsons Kevin and Adam Lehrer as well as her sister, Bess Saliman of Jacksonville, Florida.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 12 at 10 am at Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott, MA. Burial will be in Pride of Lynn Cemetery. After the burial, the family will be receiving friends and relatives from 1:30 - 3:15 pm at the Garden Room at Braeburn Gardens, Brooksby Village, Brooksby Village Drive, Peabody, MA.

Donations may be made to Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore or Hadassah. For more information or to register in the online guestbook, please visit www.stanetskyhymansonsalem.com

Shiva will be held on Sunday, April 15 at Temple Beth Jacob, 67 Broadway, Concord, NH at 2 pm.

Shiva will also be held at 6:30 - 8 pm and Minyan at 7 pm on Sunday, April 15 at Congregation Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield, MA.