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90, of Scottsdale, passed away March 17, 2011. She was born in New York City, New York. Sylvia was a graduate of New York University. She was a member of Har Zion Synagogue, was very active in B'nai Birth and several other Jewish organizations as well as the Senior Citizen Community of Scottsdale. Sylvia was an avid tennis player who won the Gold Medal for her age group in the Senior Olympics of 1995. She is preceded in death by her parents Louis and Sarah Schweller, who owned Schwell er's Restaurant in the Bronx; her husband Theodore Kalish; brother Gurson Schweller and long time companion Hal Kennedy. Sylvia is survived by her sons Herb (MaryJane) Kalish of Phoenix and Allan Scott Kalish of Manhattan, New York; sister Bertha Schweller of New York and Florida; granddaughter Sara Kalish (Dean) Sherry of Tempe, Arizona and great grandson Patrick William Cronin. Chapel services will be Monday, March 21, 2011 at 12:00 noon in Sinai Mortuary Chapel, 4538 North 16th Street, Phoenix, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Dean Sherry
April 1, 2011
Sylvia, you will be missed but never forgotten. You always had a simple chore for me when I saw you, and a chocolate reward for me when I finished. You'll always be in my thoughts. Love, Dean Sherry III
Rusty Warren
March 24, 2011
So many sweet memories that date back to your time in Scottsdale. We met on the tennis court and every day after our play time Tom would come over to have lunch with us. Our friendship was formed and for over 20 years we laughed traveled and partied at each-others homes . My summers at the shore in Coronado and trips to Vegas for my opening nights at the many Casinos all thru the 60's & 70's.
I will miss your voice and treasure all the years we spent in laughter .
My heart goes out to Herb and Allen and Bertha and your loving Sara.
' Rusty Warren
Liz Rizzo
March 23, 2011
I knew Silvia for many years(from 1985)in Scottsdale and then the summer trips to Coronado.She came to our home for all our big parties and played tennis with Rusty Warren.We had breakfast a few times at Hotel Del Coronado. She would come to the beach with her grand daughter Sarah and we would boogie board in San Diego. Silvia always had a smile on her face and that voice I'd recognize anywhere, "Hi, it's Silvia." at the other end of the phone. She and Tom were a delightful couple. When I needed a place to stay on a visit to Scottsdale she opened her home to me. Rusty loved her dearly and even after we moved to Hawaii they kept in touch. My love to the family. She will be fondly remembered. I heard Sarah got married...grandma loved you so much. I remember how she spoiled you as a child. Silvia was a giving, caring person with a big heart for others. You will be missed.
March 23, 2011
A kind and wonderful person who made a better world for all of us. We wish her sister and family comfort in the days ahead. May God bless you all.
The Compton Family
Laura Hunt
March 23, 2011
I have had the wonderful pleasure of knowing Mrs. Kalish's son, Allan, who has been a wonderful, and long time friend. Although never having met Mrs. Kalish, I had the pleasure of speaking with her during her son's brief trip to my family home in Pennsylvania. She was thoughtful and most gracious in her conversation with me and made me feel as if I had known her for a lifetime. She leaves a wonderful legacy behind in the lives of all who love her. Her memory will endure through my continued friendship with Allan. My heart felt condolences to the family. Laura H. (PA) formerly (NY)
March 23, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sara
March 20, 2011
I love you with all my heart Grandma Sylvia. You gave me some of the best memories a granddaughter could ask for.
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