Rochelle Shulman

Rochelle (Rochel) Shulman, of Hamilton, NJ passed away at 3:40 AM on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 92. After a short illness, Rochelle died peacefully with her sons by her side.
Rochelle was born in Skidel, Belarus on August 11,1932, to her father, Julius and her mother. Rochelle didn't have the opportunity for much formal education as WWII broke out when she was only 7 years old. She worked at the dry cleaning store owned by her husband Louis and her in Lakewood, NJ where they worked together for many years before transferring ownership to their late son, Cary, in 1983. Her work ethic and love of family were a model to all who knew and loved her.
As a child of the Holocaust, Rochelle unfortunately witnessed many atrocities at the hands of the German Army. After years of fleeing capture and the end of the war, Rochelle was able to go to a displaced persons camp in Germany. Rochelle met and married the love of her life, Louis, in New York City where they lived and worked for many years before eventually moving to NJ. They were married for 72 years until Louis' death in 2021.
Rochelle was preceded in death by her mother, who died during the war and father, Julius who came to America and died decades later. Her son Cary Mitchell passed in 2007 at the age of 52. She is survived by her children Norman Shulman and his wife Karen, Scott Shulman and his wife Hether and their daughter, Rochelle's grand-daughter, Erin, as well as her daughter in law Alessandra, as well as three more grandchildren, Benjamin, Erica, Victoria, two great grandchildren, Matthew and Audrina and a greatgrandson, Isaac.
Rochelle was cared for in the years after her husband, Louis' death, by Josephine Gbeintor who showed the love and compassion of a family member and was instrumental in Rochelle's day-to day activities.
Rochelle will be missed by all that new her.
Rochelle was a constant reader of the New York Times and followed world geo-politics voraciously. She strongly advocated for the Israeli cause. She loved a good meal and could frequently be spotted with her husband at her favorite eatery, Porfirio's Italian Café in Hamilton where she would relish the opportunity to share stories of the her beloved late husband. A frequent summer visitor to the family cabin in Palermo, Maine, Rochelle relished the people, the vibe, and of course, the food.
Funeral services and burial are Tuesday April 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM at Princeton Memorial Park at 403 Gordon Road, Robbinsville, NJ 08691.
Funeral arrangements are by Orland's Ewing Memorial Chapel. For condolences: OrlandsMemorialChapel.com/Rochelle-Shulman