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Hershorin, Patricia S. "Patti"
Sep. 21, 1943 - Jun. 18, 2012
Services are being held today at 11:00 am at Temple Beth Sholom with burial following in Temple Beth Sholom Cemetery.
Patti is survived by her husband Richard of 48 1/2 years; her mother, Betty T. Schiff; her daughter, Dr. Laura Hershorin; her son, Wm. David and his wife Jill A., considered by the family as their second daughter; grandchildren Emma R., Solomon T. and Lillian N. Hershorin; and sisters Suzanne Gallant and Jane Schiff.
Continuing her family's legacy of philanthropy, Patti was: an active member of ORT America in Delaware and became Chapter President and then Vice President of the Philadelphia District. At the same time she was a Board Life Member of the Hattie Kutz Home in Wilmington, DE.
In Sarasota Patti was: President of ORT Area Council, and then Vice President of Florida Southeast District. She became a member of Board of Directors of the National Organization. She was also an active member of the Jewish Federation where she was Chairperson of the Continuity Committee. Patti served on the National Council of Jewish Women and was a life member of Brandeis Women's Organization.
Patti was President of the Shift Company, founded by her father Herbert H. Schiff.
In lieu of flowers, Patti would appreciate donations to ORT America, 75 Maiden Lane, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10038.
Published in Herald Tribune from June 19 to June 21, 2012
