Phyllis J. Klinghoffer

KLINGHOFFER, PHYLLIS J., 61, - of Atlantic City, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2008. Phyllis was born on December 19, 1946 in New York City to the late Harriet and Abraham Klinghoffer (Esq.). She was an early graduate at the age of 16 and entered Boston University Pre-Med Program. Phyllis joined the family business which was income tax preparation and law. She later opened the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, where she was a dealer and then became floor person. She did mostly everyone's taxes there. She went on to open her own business soon after which was Phyllis J. Klinghoffer's Tax & Accounting Services, located here in Atlantic City. She loved to travel, visit Puerto Rico, and visit her second home, the Tropicana Hotel & Casino. Phyllis is survived by her beloved sister, Rona Klinghoffer, of Los Angeles, California, an opera singer. She is also survived by her loyal assistant of 23 years and best friend, Debra Best-Montford, her extended family, Valarie Best and Jerome Montford. She is also survived by her nieces, Theapia, Sinaia, and Brielle Best and nephew Markus Best, who dearly loved their Aunt Phyllis. She had many loyal clients who were more than clients, they were her friends. Phyllis will be deeply missed by her staff who kept her going on a daily basis. NaMaste. Relatives and friends are invited to attend graveside services, today 1pm at the Beth Kehillah Cem., Egg Harbor Twp. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org). Arrangements by ROTH-GOLDSTEINS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, ATLANTIC CITY