Zeva Ethel Freirich

Born in Brooklyn NY, daughter of Eli and Shulamith Hershkowitz. Zeva dedicated her life to her family, was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with friends and family, including her Senior Club in New City. She enjoyed summers in Raananah park in Highland Mills, NY with her husband, parents, brother and entire family while the kids were growing up. Zeva always loved the special trips with her kids to places that included London, Paris, Jamaica, Hawaii, Mexico, Bermuda, Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, St. Barts, California, Watch Hill, Cape Cod and Vermont. Zeva had a wonderful spirit, delightful demeanor and everyone she came in contact with always enjoyed spending time with her. A Graduate of Midwood High School in Brooklyn. Prior to retirement, Zeva worked at Presidential Life Insurance company in Nyack, NY for 25+ years and was also a volunteer at Nyack Library.

Zeva is survived by her husband Peter, (married 68 years) her daughter Bonnie, son Kenneth (Stephanie), son Andrew, son Larry (Barbara) her grandchildren, Emily and James and Brother, Victor Benel.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 11:00 AM at Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State Street Spring Valley, NY 10977. At the family’s request, the burial will be private.

To celebrate Zeva, a memorial fund has been created at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Donations will be matched up to $100,000 and can be made online at http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/ZevaFreirich or by check made payable to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Checks should be mailed to: Attn: Rachel Flannery Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Office of Development PO Box 27106 New York, NY 10087 Please indicate on the check memo line that the gift is in memory of Zeva Freirich.”

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hellman Memorial Chapels 15 State Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977 (845)356-8600 Jewish Funeral Directors www.hellmanmemorial.com