Sylvia Malina Mizner

Sylvia Malina Mizner of Swampscott (formerly of Marblehead MA and Boynton Beach, FL), entered into rest surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday July 27, 2025, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of Melvin (“Mickey”) Mizner. Devoted mother of Ann (Stuart) Mizner McKay of Marblehead, Laura Mizner of Washington DC, Richard (Linda) Mizner of Cambridge, and Robin (Matt) Friedman of Marblehead. Cherished Nana of Mason, Maddie, Malina, Samantha and Reese. Dear daughter of (the late) Anna Kover Malina and Reuben Malina.

Sylvia was born in Boston and grew up in West Roxbury, MA and Milton, MA, attended Boston Latin School, graduated from Forsyth Dental School, and raised her family in Marblehead, MA. She worked as a dental hygienist throughout her life.

She was a dedicated member of Temple Israel in Swampscott and was also an active member of its sisterhood. She was a hospice volunteer for many years and raised money for Walk for Hunger and for the Jimmy Fund.

She loved to travel and took many wonderful trips around the world with her beloved husband and cherished friends. She loved celebrations, holidays, and all of life’s milestones. She loved to entertain from the Jewish holidays to the Superbowl. She enjoyed the arts, theater and music. She fiercely loved her family, extended family and dear friends. She was the glue who connected both extended family and friends for decades of her life. Her loyalty to loved ones was unmatched as was her ability to stay in touch.

A graveside service for Sylvia will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery, Sabino Farm Road, Peabody, MA, on Monday, July 28th, at 12:00 PM with Shiva to follow at the Home of Ann and Stuart McKay, Monday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 PM–7:00 PM

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the National Brain Tumor Society. https://braintumor.org. For more information or to register in the online guestbook, please visit www.stanetskyhymansonsalem.com.