Sheila Kronisch (nee Felzenberg), 84, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Myron, of 63 years, and by her brother, Leonard Felzenberg. She is survived by her four children, Elizabeth (and Marc Lesser), Jennifer (and Steven Benenson), Rebecca (and Robert Emert) and Matthew (and Belle Kronisch), 11 grandchildren (several with spouses or fiancees), and two great-grandchildren. Each one knew they meant the world to her. Sheila is also survived by her sister, Nancy Vines, nephews James and Gregory Felzenberg and David Vines, and niece Lauren Felzenberg.
Born in Newark and raised in Maplewood and South Orange, Sheila lived most of her life in Livingston before retiring with her husband to Mount Arlington to enjoy the relaxation of life at Lake Hopatcong.
In addition to her devotion to her entire family, Sheila was active in her community through the Parent Teacher Association while her children were in grammar school, as a longtime member of Temple Beth Shalom in Livingston, and in leadership positions for many years with the Essex County Section of National Council of Jewish Women. Through these organizations, Sheila began and participated in numerous innovative programs to improve the health and safety of children, women and families.
Services are private.
