Sheri Ann and I met 24 years ago as colleagues. We bonded immediately and she had become my cherished friend ever since.  I will miss you dearly, Sheri Ann.

Sheriann and her mother. Pauline have been in our lives for over 55 years. This is a memory from July 4 2016. Sean and I started our day with Sheriann and Mommy Pauline. 

We got up to meet Pauline and SheriAnn for breakfast at a deli.


It was awesome. Everything is oversized. Huge pickle bar. Huge entrees. Huge dessert. Huge. I ordered the matzo brie. Sean ordered pastrami.






We left them and drove up the Hudson River Valley to Hyde Park.
We visited Eleanor Roosevelts cottage. We surprised Sean here. David Atkins and his daughter Zoe joined us for the trip. We stopped at the FDR Library and Museum. It was celebrating its 75th anniversary. Hated the hotel.
Went to dinner in New Paltz. What a cute little town. I found Drakes Cakes at the grocery store from my childhood.

I know our hearts are broken. I’m thinking of you always.

Back in 1989, I worked in Cincinnati, and Sheri worked in our NY office. We talked on the phone all the time but never saw each other in person ... until I visited her several years later. The first time we met, it was as if we had been spending time together all the time!

I have known Sheri since I was 20, and we talked on the phone about our bosses, relationships, family, cats & dogs, and all. She was just like a big sister to me. After a few decades, we were finally reunited in person just this January. I never thought I would have to say goodbye to her so soon. I miss her terribly, and I cherish every second I spent with her.

We met up at a deli in 2016. 
We were lifelong friends. 

Sheriann said she was a vegetarian that ate bacon. She lived life to the fullest. I miss her.

I will always cherish the wonderful memories Sheri and I shared from camp and throughout the years. She was a very special lady. My dear Sussex sister will be deeply missed. ❤️

Dear Sheri family and friends ... Sheri was a kind compassionate person who i kept in touch with over the years after Camp Sussex. I will miss her terribly

We are truly sorry for your loss. Sheri ann will be missed. Rest in peace

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Sheri Ann Porrata

July 12, 1964 – May 4, 2025

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