I shared a photo with her son Charles of assembly of KEGEL clan in BROOKLYN 1920s which delighted Sherry because she and her mother were in it

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I just found out today when I went to drop off a holiday card.  I am in total shock as, I had just spoken with her by phone and was wondering why I had not heard back over the last holidays.

It is difficult to know where to begin with remembering someone so near and dear to our hearts.  What an honor it was to know and have had such a genuine friend as Sherry for 30 plus years.  She was always young at heart and had an infectious laugh. Her fashion, style and grace were simply magical.  Even after we moved from New York we managed to maintain a consistent relationship through telephone. When she had her 90th birthday she revealed to us for the first time her age.   I asked her why she felt it was important for her to tell us after all these years?  Her response was "You only have one life and I am thrilled that I am the age I am.  I don't feel that age at all,  and it's just a number and I am thrilled to share it with you."  I asked Sherry if she had any regrets in life.  Her response was "No regrets and I would never want to change anything that life has given me."   She always spoke with so much love for her family.  Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy.  When she joined Silver-Sneakers she expressed to us her enjoyment of that program and the friends she made through it.  We had recently spoke to her and she still has a passion to talk about the good old days and her genuine concern and care for us.  New York would certainly have been different for us without her and we will always cherish her memory in our hearts and gratitude.  Thank you Sherry for letting us be part of your life and for always making us feel special. Our hearts are broken.  We will remember you always with the deepest respect, gratitude and love.   
Your friends forever, Michael & Ryan

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Sherry Bernstein

February 2, 1921 – October 27, 2018

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