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Shari Troy Obituary
AGE: 54 • formerly of Lakewood
Shari Shoshana Troy, Ph.D., age 54, died on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 at her New York home, surrounded by loved ones and embraced by the sun. She succumbed to the devastation of the silent killer, ovarian cancer. Shari (z"l) was born in Toms River, New Jersey, and lived in Lakewood; Israel; Fort Wayne, IN; and New York City. She earned a B.A. degree at Boston University, her Masters Degree at N.Y.U., and Doctorate at C.U.N.Y. She taught Theater History at Purdue University at Fort Wayne, IN. She generously supported causes related to feminism, theater and Zionism. Shari lived an exuberant and vital life devoted to Israel, Habonim, and her love of Theater.
Shari was predeceased by her parents, Sidney and Shulamith Troy of Toms River/Lakewood, New Jersey. She is survived by her sister, Beth Troy and husband Steven Hancoff of Silver Spring, Maryland; sister, Deborah Troy-Stewart and brother-in-law, Wayne Stewart of Lakewood, New Jersey; nieces, Marcie Lombardi of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Orli Lombardi of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and her beloved cousins of the Berkowitz, Sacks, and Zvonkin families.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 1 PM, at Belkoff-Goldstein Funeral Chapel, 313 2nd Street, Lakewood. Interment will follow at Toms River Jewish Community Cemetery. Donations in Shari's memory directed to Habonim Camp Na'aleh, 114 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10001 or CaringBridge.org would be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shari Troy
Judy Feierstein
February 1, 2022
Shari and I worked together at Kiryat Moriah soon after I made aliyah. I enjoyed her spirited and creative energy. she made the world a better place.
Beth Ann Troy
February 24, 2012
Thank you to all who have expressed feelings about your experiences and interactions with my sister shari during her life.
Her journey toward death helped her to learn of and appreciate the power of the Impact she had on people from the various paths that she traversed. Shari was heartened by the outpouring of caring that enveloped her when people learned of her sudden and tragic illness --
She offered that she learned that the most important aspect of her life, in the final analysis, was not career derived achievements, but rather her connections with people...
Thank you to all who expressed your joy and admiration at having been touched by Shari - for surely she was touched by having known you.
May she be remembered by all of us as long as we live...
Shari's eldest sister, beth ann troy.
ronnie leibowitz
February 16, 2012
Beth, Debbi and family,
I am sorry for the loss of your beloved sister.
I did not know Shari very well but, I did
have the pleasure of meeting her on a couple of occassions. What made those times memorable was, that she was always smiling and had a positive attitude. We certainly can learn from that example.
And, I know that both of you and the family have so many wonderful memories, and you will always have that.
Love to you all, Ronnie Leibowitz
Again,
Peggy Phelan
February 12, 2012
My condolences to Shari's sisters and loved ones. I was her professor at NYU years ago but I remember her seriousness of purpose, her belief in the connection between theatre as truth teller and faith as art. I had great respect for her personal and intellectual courage and fortitude. My
admiration to all who helped her in her illness. We are indebted.
Abe Reichman
February 12, 2012
All of Shari's vitality and ahava lazulat came through on each and every theater workshop that she guided at Kiryat Moria in Jerusalem. I knew thee well, yet briefly, while I was at Agafa Hadracha of The Youth and Hechalutz Dept.of The Jewish Agency in J'lem. You gave so graciously of your joie de vivre to untold many madrichim in their route to professionalism and on their route to adult life.
You impacted on so many and you touched so many many more... And now you have the opportunity to coalesce groups in eternal surroundings...But we here who know that you walked amongst us will miss you.
Sarit Cofman-Simhon
February 11, 2012
Dear Beth and Debbi,
I am very proud to have been a friend of Shari's. We spent a wonderful evening together last Christmas at her place, she was as exuberant as always, and that's how I will remember her.
Cathie Rowand
February 11, 2012
My sincere sympathy for your loss. I feel so fortunate to have met Shari while she lived in Fort Wayne. Last time I saw her she had us laughing as she shared her travels through Israel. She was humorous, insightful, caring and loving. I will miss her and keep the memories of her with me.
Clydia Early
February 11, 2012
Troy family, I am so sorry for your loss and for the loss to the world of theater. From the first time I met Shari, I knew that the light of her smile would shine on me forever. She will be missed.
Naomi Jay
February 10, 2012
Dear Beth and Debbie,
I am so very sorry to hear of Shari's death. Gosh we were in Amelim together (even though I was older, she was precocious of course and just had to get started). And we played tag for years to come - she was Rosh Naaleh when I was Rosh M.B....I last saw her at a Jerusalem Feminist gathering when I was still on Gezer, we were both surprised to see each other there (not because of Feminism, we just didn't both realize we were in Israel at the same time).
You both have my condolences. Her memory IS a blessing. B'shalom
Nomi
Shelley Block
February 10, 2012
I have the utmost respect and admiration for Shari. We had a mini Camp Na'aleh reunion last Spring. She looked great and had a wonderful, positive attitude. I am so blessed to have spent a few fun hours with Shari and share old times at the greatest machaneh-- Na'aleh! Rest in peace, Shari. Love, Shelley
Tamir Nitzan
February 10, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to all of you.
February 10, 2012
My deepest condolences I was happy to see her at our class reunion this past August, she will deeply missed,
Fred Gincel Lakewood, New Jersey
Sandy Levi
February 10, 2012
To Beth and Debbi,
I only knew of Shari through her reputation. I am sure that her death is a terrible loss for you her sisters. I send my condolences. Sandy Jusem Levi, Bet Oved, Israel
Stanee Pettit Murray
February 9, 2012
I'm glad I had the opportunity to talk to Shari at our High School Reunion last August. So sorry to read that she is gone. My condolences to her family.
Janet Bontrager
February 9, 2012
Shari was my Teacher from 2007-2010 and my life was enriched because of her influence in my life. We didn't always see eye to eye but she enjoyed a good debate and so did I. Thank You Shari.
Judy Feierstein
February 9, 2012
Shari was an inspiration to me when we worked together during my first job in Israel. may her memory be for a blessing to her family and all of us whose lives she touched with her vitality.
Pat Ashton
February 8, 2012
Shari was full of energy and life. She gifted many students here at IPFW with an appreciation and love of the theater. The world is a poorer place without her.
February 8, 2012
It seems to me that Shari had a love for life and made her years here on earth count. Let's hold on to her energy left behind as a reminder of a LIFe joyously llived. Our condolences ... Robbin and Angelo Rubano(Murrells Inlet,SC)
Jane Purse-Wiedenhoeft
February 8, 2012
I taught with Shari at IPFW. We both experienced many of the same frustrations and successes while there. I just thought of her the other day when I was using a recipe from a cookbook that she gave me when she went on a trip to the Mediterranean. All my best to her family as I know that you all meant the world to her and I know that I met some of you when you visited her in Fort Wayne. I always respected how she stood up for her beliefs. She touched many...
February 8, 2012
I had the priviledge of having Shari direct one of my plays. She created an incredible, moving experience out of my wordsand was always so encouraging and such a joy to work with. I am honored that I knew her. Blessings to all those who loved her. Denise Buhr, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
Kathi Weiss
February 8, 2012
I knew Shari through our Ft. Wayne book group. She was a marvelous woman, full of energy and life. She will be missed by all of us. Condolences to her family.
S. Karl Mohel
February 7, 2012
A lovely woman whom I knew best when we were kids growing up in Lakewood. Always upbeat, always fun to be around, and always so kind. My condolences to the family.
marcie feldman
February 7, 2012
today the earth receives the body of a remarkable spirit - may the earth flower profusely in garlands and rushes of wild flourish and colors in multitude, for this woman, shari, will enrich this ground and make it holy. deep rivers of condolences pour from me to all the relatives and friends of this stellar soul. shalom, shari, shalom.
Deborah Polinsky
February 7, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Shari's family and friends. It's been my honor to know Shari this past year, she became my friend, and I will miss her. May her memory be a blessing, Love, Deb Polinsky
Lorraine Dentino
February 7, 2012
Rest in peace, Shari. Your wonderful smile will be remembered always.
Anise Singer
February 7, 2012
Our dearest Shari, of blessed memory,
You will be the brightest star in the heavens above.We will never forget when you met us in Israel in 1980 and greeted us with a song. Shalom, and love.
Anise and family
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