Shirley Konicov

Konicov, Shirley
BOCA RATON, FL

Konicov, Shirley, 93, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Monte Konicov. Born in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late William and Fannie (Weiner) Cohen. She has lived in Boca Raton, FL for 25 years, and previously lived in Warwick, RI for over 50 years.

In her early forties, Shirley pursued a college degree and embarked on a career as a health caregiver. As a Rhode Island licensed registered nurse, she worked in several skilled nursing facilities. She assumed leadership roles as Nurse Supervisor at both Charles Gate in Providence and the former Pawtuxet Village Care in Warwick, retiring in 1994. Shirley was an active resident of Century Village in West Boca Raton, and a life member of Hadassah. She was a patron of the arts and culture, especially enjoying music, theater, and multiple forms of dancing in which she personally excelled. She will be remembered as a committed caregiver both in her career, and more importantly in her daily life. With family and friends, she was constantly recognized as an exquisite hostess and fabulous cook.

Devoted mother of Marc Konicov and his wife, Roberta, of Wakefield, MA, Dr. David Konicov and his wife, Michelle, of Lincoln, RI, Ellen Ellin and her husband, Barry, of Baltimore, MD and Howard Konicov and his wife, Judy, of South Orange, NJ. Dear sister of the late Bernard Cohen. Loving grandmother of Andrew, Bruce, Carys, Jenna, Benjamin, Jacob and Justin. Cherished great grandmother of Dylan and Sophie.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02888 In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Hadassah, 40 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York City, NY 10005.

Shiva will be held at the home of Judy and Howard Konicov, 391 Harding Drive, South Orange, NJ 07079, on Sunday November 27th from the hours of 2PM through 6PM.