Florrie Tobis Ebner

Florrie Lila Tobis Ebner had an enormous heart. Ask anyone who knew her: Family, friends, coworkers, even strangers. They would be happy to tell you about her warmth and generosity. She gave so much to so many. She wore her heart on her sleeve along with the occasional tissue she would hide in her sleeves because of allergies.

Unfortunately, that generous and beautiful heart gave out on September 17, 2026 — perhaps from giving too much… but she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Born in Brooklyn, New York on June 22, 1932, Florrie was the well-loved middle child of Harry and Mae Zuckerman. She grew up in a happy home with fond memories of sitting on the porch with her older sister in Brownsville; working in the candy store her father briefly owned during a particular downturn in his furrier business and teasing her little sister.

Florrie met her first husband, Marvin Tobis, at a singles weekend at Camp Milford in Connecticut. She raised three children in Queens and Long Island that were her pride and joy. As the children grew up, she discovered a passion for nutrition after taking a weight loss class and turned that love into a business: Florrie’s Weigh, which she ran for over 25 years. She also worked for twenty years in the New York City school system at Forest Hills High school. Her retirement party was a festive and memorable affair where almost everyone from the school showed up to display their adoration and love.

After losing her first husband to cancer in 2000, she was deeply fortunate to meet Milt Ebner, a wonderful widower with an equally generous heart (and a wicked sense of humor). They divided their time between Western Massachusetts and Florida, before ultimately retiring full-time to Florida over a decade ago.

A loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Florrie provided an emotional anchor for the entire extended family.

The last quarter of a century brought her an incredible active social life, as well as sparking an interest in politics, religion, and a deep desire to learn — from books, the news, as well as from people of different backgrounds. From driving a COP (Citizens On Patrol) car in the retirement village to organizing postcard meetings to encourage voting, she became a force to be reckoned with in the community as well as a deeply and fiercely loved member.

Despite losing her beloved Milt during the pandemic, Florrie never slowed down. She adored visiting the Morikami Japanese Gardens near her home; trips to the various museums in Palm Beach; teaching mah-jongg to her neighbors, and her truly favorite thing: visits from family members that had spread their wings from New York to South Carolina and California. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. She could not stop talking about them, even when politely asked to do so.

She relocated to Charleston, South Carolina earlier this year to be near her daughter and son-in-law and was fortunate to be surrounded by family in her final days.

Florrie is survived by her children, Michele, Jeff, and Scott; son-in-law Henry; grandchildren Evan, Traci, and Travers; great grandchildren Liam, Sienna, and Audrey Mae; and her sisters Adele and Elaine.

Florrie’s final resting place is at Beth Moses Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the National Jewish Health Organization and Habitat for Humanity.