Passed away on November 17, 2019, 10 days shy of her 91st birthday. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Sy. Survived by her children, Stew (Emily) and Ellen (David), five adored grandchildren, Matt, Keith, Rachel (Jake), Sam and Julia, and countless lifelong friends. Simmy was a selfless, loving woman, canasta card sharp, swinging lindy-hopper, and stealth feminist. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
A funeral service for Sylvia will be held Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 10:00 AM at I. J. Morris, 21 E Deer Park Rd, Dix Hills, New York 11746. Following the funeral service will be an interment at 11:15 AM at Wellwood Cemetery, 1400 Wellwood Ave, Farmingdale, New York 11798.
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