William Schoenfeld

Lakewood – William Ivan Schoenfeld, 83, of Lakewood passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. His long, meaningful life was filled with a wonderful family and great friends and was marked by an illustrious career. While obtaining his undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont, he enlisted and proudly served in the Naval Reserve. He received his masters degree from New York University. Subsequently, he was a charter member of Ocean County College and ultimately, became Chairman of its Fine and Performing Arts Department. He and his wife worked together to create successful jewelry design businesses in Metalorgy and Gemsmith. Active in the community, he was especially devoted to his work as a Board Member and President of Ocean’s Harbor House, which provides a safe haven and services for homeless youth. He is survived by Elaine, his wife of 59 years, and their children, Gwen Schoenfeld and her husband Barry Mehlman, and Ketti Schoenfeld and her husband Michael Jones, as well as their grandchildren, Kenzie Jones, Cameron Mehlman and Kya Mehlman. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Congregation B’nai Israel at 1488 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, NJ. Burial will follow at B’nai Israel Memorial Park, Toms River. Elaine will be sitting shiva and welcomes friends and family to her house following the funeral as well as on Thursday and Friday from 3:00–8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ocean’s Harbor House http://www.oceansharborhouse.org/ways-to-help/donate-now/.