Reva Nakash

Wyckoff - Reva Nakash passed away peacefully on August 26 at the wonderful age of 94 at her residence in Heritage Manor/Christian Health Care Center, Wyckoff, NJ. Reva loved everyone at CHCC and we are very thankful for the happy times that she had while living there. The caring staff was a constant comfort to us all.

Born in 1924 in Paterson, NJ to her parents William and Lena Cohen, she attended schools in Paterson graduating from Eastside High School in 1942. Continuing, she graduated from Sherwood Secretarial School in 1943 and went to work as a legal secretary for Judge Milton Schmach in Paterson.

After the death of her husband Zip in 1966, widowed with three children, Reva returned to full time work as a medical secretary in the offices of Drs. Irving Schnee and Frank Kardos, in Paterson, NJ. She so loved the daily challenges of a busy medical office and of course the interaction with the many patients and her co-workers. Reva was always a true "People Person".

She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother Murray; her two daughters-in-law Maureen Nakash and Gwen Pearson; her first husband Cecil "Zip" Potoksky (1946-1966) and her second husband Michael G. Nakash (1973-2009).

Surviving are her five children to cherish fond memories of her life; Norman Potoksky (Jane Braxton), Douglas Potoksky, Cindy (Joe) Molloy, David Nakash (Gail Burger), Kathy (Gene) McGee, and her brother Seymour Cohen.

Reva also leaves her dear grandchildren, Lindsay Molloy, Whitney Molloy, Christopher McGee (Kate); Michael McGee and Lizzie Amato (Jared). Two great-grandchildren, Mara and Owen McGee will be told many sweet stories of Grandma Reva in the years to come.

As good things truly do come to good people, Reva met and married Mike Nakash. They were blessed with a long, loving, and very active life together for 37 years. They enjoyed playing golf at many courses around New Jersey and Florida and Reva was a 2-time member of the exclusive Hole-in-One Club. All through her later years she would intently follow her favorite pros on TV every weekend. Everyone has their passions and hers was indeed golf. They loved living for many years in Leisure Village West, Manchester, NJ. They made many lifelong friends there, even those that they regularly beat at poker.

It was after Mike's death in 2009 that Reva found her true calling as full time volunteer at AristaCare Rehabilitation Center in Manchester, NJ. There she assisted the Activities Director and her staff with the many resident-focused field trips, musical events, games, holiday decorations and special theme meals and celebrations. There was always something to do and she did it every day with a big smile. Our family thanks the staff and management of AristaCare for their compassionate embrace of our mom.

There will be a graveside service on Thursday August 29 at 11:30 AM at the Independent United Verein Cemetery on McBride Avenue in Woodland Park, NJ. Funeral services are provided by Louis Suburban Chapel, Fair Lawn, NJ.

The family requests that any contributions in honor of Reva's life be made to the Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481.

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Aug. 28, 2019.

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Rev. Kathy Jo Blaske

October 14, 2019

Reva was a dear member of Hillcrest Residence of Christian Health Care Center, before moving to the Heritage Manor, also of CHCC. Her eyes always twinkled. The smile on her face brightened the room whenever she joined us for activities at Hillcrest. We enjoyed celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Purim, and Hanukkah with her. Her joy for life and for people will always be remembered with love.
Chaplain Kathy Jo Blaske
Christian Health Care Center
Wyckoff, NJ

Marge King

September 2, 2019

Leisure Village West golfers, particularly the women, have fond remembrances of Reva. Her non-judgemental helpful hints enabled us to become better golfers, but most importantly, to enjoy the game.

Patti Scherzer

August 28, 2019

Reva was very good friends with my Mother, Edna Levens and I saw her many times while I was visiting my Mother. She was such a sweet person, funny and always a pleasure to be around. So sorry for our loss. Patti

Doug Potoksky

August 27, 2019

This is Doug Potoksky one of her sons! I have so many beautiful memories I have spent with her. My friends would look forward to a invite to the house. For the best baked spaghetti in the universe! The time i watched a meteor shower with her. How special was that! This story mite the best. Reva always told me too go for it in life. Most times you will get a no. But maybe sometime you will get a yes! I had taken photos of the memorials in NY after 9/11. I had heard the Smithsonian was going to have a 9/11 exhibit. I thought maybe they would be interested in my photos. Everyone said your not a well known photographer. Or work for a major news agency etc. But then! Wait I remember what my mom said. Go for it! Well they took 28 photos. And I had the closing photo of the exhibit! I did donate all the photos. I receive so many Thank yous! And honor and respect. It changed my life. Plus a book came out of that and a lot more. So mom you have been a true friend, hero, and inspiration for me! I LOVE YOU AND WILL DEALING MISS YOU! Love, Doug

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