Lisa Susan Zohlman, 67, of Farmington, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023, with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife, for 39 years of Fred Zohlman. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Harold and Millicent (Siegel) Morris. Lisa graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn and attended Brooklyn College. Before starting her career, she moved to England for over a year to travel across Europe and reconnect with her father's (Harold) family. When she returned, she worked at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), OppenheimerFunds, and as Executive Assistant at Dean Witter at the World Trade Center in New York before moving to Connecticut. She then worked for 24 years at Farmington High School as an aide. Lisa and Fred were married in 1984 at Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford, with the late Rabbi Harold Silver officiating. She loved watching and going to the movies, vacationing in Maine with her family, loved gardening, antiquing, adopting rescue dogs, and playing Gin Rummy with her kids. Lisa was known for wearing Ralph Lauren polo hats from her extensive collection. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and dear friend. Besides her husband, Fred, she is survived by her two children: Corey Zohlman and his husband, Dr. Alex Ocampo of Boston, and Michelle Zohlman-Choplick and her husband, Brian of Philadelphia. A graveside funeral service, with Rabbi Michael Pincus officiating, will be held on Tuesday, July 11, at 1:00 PM at the Beth Torah Cemetery, Wethersfield, 1361 Berlin Turnpike, top of the Jordan Lane extension. The family will observe a private period of mourning. The family expresses a heartfelt appreciation to the Smilow Cancer Center at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Apple Rehab in Plainville, and the Care Demention Hospice staff in Danvers, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. May her memory be a source of strength and a blessing. Funeral arrangements provided by the Hebrew Funeral Association, West Hartford.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 9, 2023.

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Rachel Ranta

March 2, 2024

She was my aunt that i have not seen in a very long time.My condolances to the family .Rip aunt Lisa. Rachel Ranta

Kate Christolini

July 14, 2023

I worked with Lisa at FHS through 2011. I still remember her warmth and kindness, and chatting about our kids. Her smile lit up a room. My condolences on your loss.

Alison Shlien

July 12, 2023

Paul Shlien and our entire family are so sorry to hear about this huge loss. To Fred, Corey and Michelle Zohlman. Sincerely Ali Shlien

Janice

July 10, 2023

Dear Fred, Corey and Michelle,
I´m so sorry to learn that Lisa passed away. I had heard from a library patron that she had been fighting cancer again. May you find peace in your many wonderful memories. Lisa was a beautiful person and I was fortunate to have her as a friend/neighbor.
Jan

Leslie Imse

July 10, 2023

Lisa was such a positive force in the Farmington Public Schools. She would brighten the day for students and faculty. We were all blessed by her spirit and love.

Jody Gottier

July 10, 2023

My sincere condolences to Fred, Corey and Michelle. Lisa was such a kind, caring and generous lady. We always spent time talking about our families and met for lunches with our coworkers. I will miss you. May you be at peace, my friend.

Marybeth Petersen

July 9, 2023

On my first day of work at FHS in 2007 I accidentally entered through the student entrance. Lisa found me amid the influx of students and shepherded me to the main office. By the time we got there, my first day jitters disappeared.

She was the kindest person and made a difference to so many students and faculty over the years.

She left her mark on so many people and will be always remembered for her kindness

Marybeth Petersen

July 9, 2023

Lisa greeted me on my first day at FHS IN 2007 when I entered through the student entrance by mistake. She immediately took me under her wing and by the time we got to the main office all my first-day jitters were gone. She remained a positive, loving mother figure to me and many students as well. Her legacy of kindness will continue on!

Deborah Cappa-Kotulski

July 9, 2023

Sending my senscer condolences to Fred for the loss of his beloved wife and to Corey and Michelle for the loss of their wonderfully loving and caring mother. I was so very lucky to have met Lisa, who took me under her wings, back in 2011 when I was hired to work as a Monitor at FHS. Lisa had such a kind and generous heart and she and I shared a love for animals. During our lunch together we would search the shelter and rescue websites and look at as many dogs as we could fit into our break. One day while searching we found her furry soul mate and knew she had to have him. She was so in love with her Fletcher. Lisa also had a deep love for her family and friends and would do anything for them without question. Lisa will truly be missed by so many.

Louise Kowitch and Mac Campbell

July 9, 2023

Lisa brought a smile to any situation. Her kindness, warmth and generous spirit made her a beloved and calming fixture at Farmington High School. Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Zohlman family.

Mike Baxer

July 9, 2023

Lisa was always a positive presence at FHS. Her calm demeanor and sincere warmth always made my day a little better. I´ll miss her.

Ali Shlien

July 8, 2023

Paul and Ali Shlien are so sorry to have heard today from an old neighbor. We are sending our deepest sympathies to Fred, Corey and Michelle.

Paul Shlien

July 8, 2023

Lisa once made a delicious kugel for us that was the best I ever had!

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