Sherman H. Krevolin

KREVOLIN, SHERMAN H. Sherman H. Krevolin, 83, of 11 Grove Hill Rd., Woodbridge, CT, devoted husband of Evelyn (Simon) Krevolin, died at Yale-New Haven Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2012. Born in New Haven, Sept. 5, 1929, he was the son of the late Robert & Katie (Goldman) Krevolin. Beloved Father of Robert Krevolin of New York, NY, Richard Krevolin of Los Angeles, CA. & Jon Krevolin of Westchester County, NY. Dear Brother of the late Mildred Mamorsky. Cherished grandfather of Samantha & Drew Krevolin. He graduated at the top of his class at Hillhouse High School in 1947 and was a recipient of the City of New Haven Scholarship to attend Yale University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1951. He then went on to Yale Law School from which he graduated in 1954. He was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in the same year, the U.S. District Court Bar of Connecticut in 1958 and as a commissioner of the U.S. Supreme Court Bar in 1971. He served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. He was also involved in his community in his roles as President of the New Haven Jaycees and the B'nai Jacob Synagogue, and was on the board of directors of the Woodbridge Country Club. He was a great man of strong ethics, beloved by his family and friends. His humor left a smile on the faces of everyone with whom he came in contact. His kindness, intelligence and moral integrity serve as an inspiration to his family and all who met him. Funeral Services at Cong. B'nai Jacob, 75 Rimmon Rd., Woodbridge FRIDAY afternoon (TODAY) at 1:30 o'clock with Interment Services to follow at the B'nai Jacob Memorial Park, Wintergreen Ave., New Haven. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Sherman & Evelyn Krevolin Endowment Fund at Cong. B'nai Jacob. A period of mourning will be observed at 11 Grove Hill Rd., Woodbridge on Friday following the funeral services, Saturday 6:30p.m.-8p.m., Sunday 1p.m.-3:30p.m. & 6:30p.m.-8p.m. Funeral arrangements in care of Robert E. Shure Funeral Home, New Haven. www.shurefuneralhome.com