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Steven Schoenfeld Obituary

SCHOENFELD Steven William Schoenfeld, 91 of Ponte Vedra Beach passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at Memorial Hospital-Jacksonville. The world lost a wonderful, philanthropic and charming man that night. Mourning his loss are his son, Robert Bob Schoenfeld (Susan Brubaker) of Ponte Vedra Beach; one brother, George Schoenfeld (Toby) of Cresskill, NJ and 2 grandchildren, Robert and Claire Schoenfeld of Jax. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; brother, Miklos; and sister, Shari Politzer. Steven was born Sept. 26, 1923 to Andor and Maria Scheibel Schoenfeld in Budapest, Hungary. After he survived the Holocaust, being liberated from Dachau Concentration Camp, he came to the United States, first to Detroit where he worked for Nabisco, then to New York City. He became a jeweler and worked in the Diamond District of NYC until his retirement. He lived in Wayne, NJ where he raised his family. He loved his family, his pets and his friends. Before and after his retirement, his passion to help others led him to volunteer with the Wayne Police Athletic League. For 25 years, he coached the PAL Basketball Team, 8 to 10 year olds, winning championships 24 out of 25 years. He served the PAL in many other capacities, loving his ability to help. In his spare time he loved to play tennis. He was an avid NY Giants fan, NY Yankees fan and Duke basketball fan. We want to thank those medical professionals who gave us the last 12 wonderful years with Steven. The warm and compassionate care given by Pablo Pella, MD and Ahmad Kasraeian, MD went above and beyond the call to keep Steven with us. We also want to thank Dr. Peter Kuhlman, Dr. Michael Koren, Dr. Ana Jorquera and Dr. Dinesh Jayadevappa who all participated in working with us as a family and not giving up to help our dear loved one. A gathering of friends and viewing will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 6 to 8pm in Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home. A service for family and friends will be held Saturday, August 29, 2015 in Wayne, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Steven's name to the Jacksonville Humane Society. Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the care and direction of Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Aug. 25, 2015.

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Doug Diamond

August 27, 2015

Bob, sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. I hope your memory's will ease your grieving

Siobhan Sheppard

August 26, 2015

Steven was an amazing man and I'm honored to have known him. He will never be forgotten. RIP Steven, I love you and will miss you dearly.

Lisa Laplante

August 26, 2015

Steve was our neighbor in Wayne, NJ. He was one of the kindest and funniest people I have ever known. Heaven is a brighter place. He has rejoined his wife, his friends and his beloved Princess. Rest in peace!

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