Sarah Halper

Sarah Halper obituary, Pembroke Pines, FL

Sarah Halper

Sarah Halper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care - Pembroke Pines Chapel on Feb. 23, 2026.
May 11, 1931~February 13, 2026

Sarah Halper, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026 at the age of 94, in Memorial Hospital West, Pembroke Pines, Florida. She was a resident of Pembroke Pines for the past 31 years.

Sarah was born on May 11, 1931 in New York City, New York where she made the Bronx her home for many years. She then resided in Warwick, New York where she enjoyed raising a family and working for the Department of Social Services, Child Welfare Unit.

Upon retiring, she moved to Century Village in Pembroke Pines, Florida and enjoyed the many shows and events. Most of all, she loved Mah-Jongg for years with good friends: Marilyn, Betty, Anita, Phyllis and Rose.

She was pre-deceased by her parents: Naftali and Rachel Aldoroty; her husband, Frank Halper Jr.; her sister, Rose Matalon and her brother, Leo Aldoroty.

Sarah is survived by her daughter, Caren Bruns and her husband, Bruce of Pennington, New Jersey; her son, Nick Halper and his wife, Debbie of Cumming, Georgia; grandchildren: Genevieve Bruns, Alec Bruns and Rachel Halper; her sister, Sue Turkus; her brother, Barry Aldoroty and his wife, Helen; her sister-in-law, Sheila Aldoroty and many nieces and nephews.

Sarah was a wonderful mother and a fiercely independent person.

Her memory will live in our hearts forever.

Services were under the direction of Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.

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