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Phyllis Mirsky Obituary
Phyllis Dorothy Mirsky, a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at Moziac Senior Life on May 13, 2025, at the age of 96. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, and was a longtime resident of Bridgeport and Trumbull, CT. Phyllis will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and love of family.
Phyllis worked for many years as a bookkeeper before retiring to spend her time with her family and always loved babysitting for her grandchildren, who she adored. Other interests included tennis, bowling, mahjong, canasta, and various card games.
Phyllis is survived by her loving daughters Robin Coleman (Barry) and Joan Birchfield (Craig), her grandchildren, Justin Coleman (Jill), Andy Coleman (Sabah), Adam Birchfield (Natasha), and Eric Birchfield, and great-grandchildren Henrik and Annika Birchfield and Corey and Casey Coleman. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Philip Mirsky, and her sister, Carol Cease.
A grave side service will be held on May 18, 2025, at Loyalty Cemetery, 172 Burroughs Road, Fairfield, CT, at 10:00 a.m. Donations in her name can be made to the Moziac Senior Life, Bridgeport, CT. The Weller Funeral Home, New Haven is in charge of arrangements.
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Marlys
May 16, 2025
One of her greatest achievements was being the mother of two daughters. I have been blessed to be a friend of her daughter, Joan. Sending thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Anna and Mark Coleman
May 16, 2025
Sending our heartfelt condolences to the whole family. We will remember your mom for her kindness, love of family and her amazing baking skills! It was not a holiday or get together without Phyllis´ cherry cheesecake! We loved spending holidays together with Phyllis and Phil!
Love, Anna and Mark
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