SHEILA LITVAK Obituary

LITVAK--Sheila (Firestone).

Devoted and adored wife of Harold for 55 years. Loving mother of Michael and Maria, Cassie, Lizabeth and Brad. The Fabulous Bubba to Liana, Anna and Lilly. Cherished sister to Tina. Sheila lived life to its fullest, always a beacon of strength and a source of love and an inspiration to all she touched. Contributions may be made in her honor to The Dr. Carol Aghajanian Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Funeral will be private. There will be a celebration of her life on January 7, 2015, 4-8pm at The Savoy, 200 East 61st St., New York City.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 1, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for SHEILA LITVAK

10 Entries

January 12, 2015

Dear Litvak´s and Tina,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Understanding this difficult passage of life is a challenge especially when it is someone we love so much. Just remember she is a part of you and will always be alive and speaking through you. You are all so blessed to carry the legend and make her proud by keeping her close as you will through your powerful energy and spirit.
She did not deserve to suffer anymore and nature decided it was enough, even though that is clear just remember her love is here forever.
All my Love,
Ana Nance

Robb Litvak

January 11, 2015

Rest in peace Aunt Sheila. You will be missed very much and I wish I could have been up there to say goodbye to you in person before you left this world. You had such a great influence and impact on my life and I will always have such great memories of our times together and the wonderful vacations/time with you and the family. Your impact on me and the way you were will be forever in my heart. I shared the picture with you and Hannah as it reminds so much of all the great advice and fun times I had with you as a kid. You were always so kind, funny and made sure to impart some wisdom on me whenever we were together. Sorry to have lost you so soon, but your spirit will live on in this world through all of us. I love you so much - Robb

Bonnie Bruckheimer

January 4, 2015

I met Sheila for over 55 years ago. She was one of the most beautiful girls I'd ever seen, and just married her prince… who turned out to be just that! I will always be grateful for our beautiful times in the Hamptons, but especially for the love and kindness she continually showed my children, especially my daughter, Miranda, who called her Bubba, as her grandchildren did. RIP, dear Sheila…. the suffering is over.

January 4, 2015

Oh, my dearest Sheila, who so graciously took me in as one of her family when I arrived in NYC, in the summer of 1980. Along with her sister, Tina, and her devoted husband, Harold, I shared so many of my "first time evers"in NYC. She was a dear friend, an avid supporter and collector of my paintings, and always so kind and generous. Her laughter and her spirit for life wil be missed, but surely she has passed that on to her family and friends. I send my thoughts and prayers and love to her family during this difficult time. Mary Rolland

Steven, Nancy, Jesse, Renee, Sasha and Isaac Litvak

January 2, 2015

There are no words that will adequately express the void created with the passing of our dear sister, aunt, great aunt and friend, Sheila Litvak. We are grateful that her suffering is now over and her beautiful soul can fly free once again. We are blessed to have had the joy of her company for so long. She battled bravely a formidable foe and did so with her customary passion and grit. She left us with a deepened appreciation for the beauty in life, however it showed itself, be it art, music, food, fashion, design, the well tended garden, the oft loved antique or a small child's sweet laugh. She adored her beloved Harold, husband and companion of almost 60 years. They are truly "the perfect couple". An inspiration! Together they built a life of joy and rich experience. Sheila loved life and all her family and friends. She doted on all those many loved ones, her generosity evident in the numerous and well chosen gifts from her travels around the world or just around town. She showered us with her praise, advice, affection and attention. Being in the Light of such love was a privilege! We are left with an abundance of rich memories which shall surely comfort us, as well as the knowledge that her presence in our lives was a gift beyond measure. We shall see her in everything that is beautiful. Rest in peace dearest Sheila. We shall love and honor you always.

Lucy Pierson

January 2, 2015

My dearest boss my deepest condolences to you, Michael and the entire family. Sheila was an amazing women and it was a privileged to have known her. God Bless.

January 2, 2015

We send you our most sincere condolences.

David and Yola Coffeen

Norby Weissberg

January 1, 2015

Harold: We were very sorry to hear the news. All of us know how bravely Sheila conducted herself in recent years; more than most of us could endure. The time came when no more could be asked of her. You have much to remember and be proud of.

Judy and Norby

Ann

January 1, 2015

May she R.I.P and may God comfort you, along with the support and love of family and friends

Fv and Jm Panno

January 1, 2015

With deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Sheila.
Frank and Joan Panno

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