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Eleanor Bella Palgon Halpern
1939 - 2025
BORN
1939
DIED
2025
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Eleanor Halpern Obituary
Born in 1939 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, Eleanor-known in Hebrew as Bayla Elke bat Rachel v'Zalman-was the daughter of Joseph and Rachil Palgon. She grew up in an Orthodox Jewish household, surrounded by family, tradition, and the richness of Yiddish language and culture, which she both spoke and understood fluently. From a young age, she cherished the bonds of family and would go on to become a devoted student of Jewish genealogy, always treasuring stories, connections, and memories that linked generations together.
In 1956, when Eleanor was 17, she and her family relocated to Miami, Florida. After graduating from Miami Senior High School, she pursued her passion for education at the University of Miami, earning her degree in early childhood education. Her career as an elementary school teacher spanned more than 40 years, most notably teaching third grade. Generations of children passed through her classroom, and Eleanor often had the unique privilege of teaching not only her students but later their children as well-a testament to the lasting impact she made on her community.
Eleanor's memory for detail was extraordinary. She recalled with vivid clarity the traditions of her family's holidays, the warmth of gatherings, and the smallest anecdotes that others might forget. Her love for family history made her the keeper of cherished stories, ensuring that the Palgon and Halpern legacies remained alive and connected.
Eleanor is survived by her brothers, Emanuel "Manny" Palgon and his wife Abbey, and Alfred "Freddy" Palgon and his wife Susan. She was the proud mother of Marc Halpern and his wife Jill. She was a devoted aunt to Michael, Gary, Scott, Jeffrey, and Jonathan Palgon, as well as Jennifer Dillon. Her family will remember her for her zest for life, her love of dear friends, her humor, her devotion to tradition, and her unwavering love.
Eleanor and her family are eternally grateful for the care and love that her caregivers Gisselle Aguila, Jean Taylor and Luz Salazar have provided her.
Eleanor will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her spirit lives on through the many lives she touched, the generations of students she inspired, and the countless stories and memories she so carefully preserved.
The Palgon-Halpern family request donations in Eleanor's memory to The Children's Movement of Florida online (https://www.childrensmovementflorida.org/donate) or mail to 3250 SW Third Ave., Miami, Florida 33129.
The funeral for Eleanor Palgon Halpern will take place graveside on Friday, October 3rd at 11 a.m. at Mt. Nebo Miami Memorial Gardens (5505 NW 3rd Street, Miami, FL 33126).
The family will be sitting shiva at the Palgon-Chase home (1660 Onaway Drive, Coconut Grove, FL 33133) immediately following interment on Friday, October 3rd (lunch to be served), and on Saturday evening, October 4th, beginning at 6 p.m. (dinner served), with a shiva minyan service at 7:30 p.m.
Please join us in celebrating her life.
Fri 11:00 a.m. - Burial: Mt Nebo Memorial Gardens - 5505 NW 3rd Street, Miami, FL 33126.
Fri 12:30 p.m. - Shiva: Palgon-Chase home -1660 Onaway Drive, Coconut Grove, FL 33133.
Sat 6:00 p.m. - Shiva: Palgon-Chase home.
Sat 7:30 p.m. - Shiva Minyan Service: Palgon-Chase home.
Zichrona livracha - May her memory be a blessing.
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Gisselle Aguila
Earlier today
In Loving Memory
She was more than someone I cared for-
she became family.
Her kindness touched my children and me,
her wisdom taught me lessons,
her love for music filled our days with beauty.
In her final words,
she called me her daughter.
And in my heart,
she will always be both-
a mother, a teacher, a friend.
Forever grateful,
forever loved.
Eileen Lamchick
Earlier today
Eleanor was one of the sweetest and loving individuals on the planet. . Her kindness radiated the room and she will be missed by all that were lucky enough to know her. I wish I was in town to show my respect for this very dear woman. Eileen Lamchick
Martha Kaplan Backer
Yesterday
May her memory be for a blessing, a friend and fellow congregant, m
Bret Taylor
Yesterday
Marc,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jill during this difficult time. May G-d grant you strength and peace. May the memories of your mother enrich your life with love, guidance, and wisdom.
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