Marilyn Troy

Marilyn Blackman Troy, December 1, 1929 to September 28, 2020. Marilyn was a lifelong community activist who volunteered her time and energy with various organizations throughout Rockland County. She was a past Chair of the Clarkstown Democratic Party, worked for change at all levels of politics and ran for public office twice, the first time in 1973 when she was one of the first women to ever run for elected office in Rockland County. Marilyn sold real estate and retired from the County of Rockland where she worked using her real estate and political experience to identify and retrofit homes to be used for half-way, step-down and other support services for people coming out of treatment. She was very involved in her synagogue, enjoyed many artistic pursuits and loved to travel. Marilyn is predeceased by her husband Morton Troy and is survived by her four children, Mitchell Troy (Sherri), Fran Troy (Trayce), Jodi Pearce (Greg), Eric Troy (Christine), eight grandchildren, one great grandchild and one grandpup. The volunteer “love of her life” was Jawonio Inc. where she volunteered her time for close to 50 years; serving as a board member since 1983. Jawonio provides lifespan services for children, adults and families with intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and chronic medical needs. The family requests no flowers be sent. If you desire to make a donation in Marilyn’s memory please do so at www.jawonio.org/donate.

Graveside services will be held at Cedar Park/Beth El Cemetery, 735 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652 at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 1, 2020. If you chose to come to the cemetery, please be prepared with your own mask and to social distance.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5167936780?=aFVIZXVJK0k1VnVReWF3aGlsczF4dz09

Meeting ID: 516 793 6780 Passcode: 031687

Here is the additional link for the Shiva, which is from 7-9 on Thursday evening, 10/1.

Marilyn Troy's SHIVA Time: Oct 1, 2020 7:00PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5167936780?=aFVIZXVJK0k1VnVReWF3aGlsczF4dz09

Meeting ID: 516 793 6780 Passcode: 031687

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977 (845) 356-8600 Jewish Funeral Directors.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hellmanmemorial.com for the Troy family.