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SCHEFLER--Sylvan, (Bear), age 87, died on September 8, 2025. Born in Belgium, he immigrated to the US during World War II. Sports were among his great passions. A lifelong New York Giants and New York Rangers fan, he was also a proud member of the "Super Bowl Five," a small group of devotees who attended every Super Bowl. Sylvan graduated from Cornell, where he met his future wife, Joan Kanstoren. The couple married shortly after and shared 66 years together. Mr. Schefler built his career in finance at Drexel Burnham Lambert, continuing on in the financial services industry. Work never defined him as much as his commitment to family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three beloved daughters, Dawn (Robert Spiera), Hope (Glenn Taitz), and Nikki (Brad Silver); his grandchildren, Amanda, David, Emily (Brandon Gold), Zachary, Julia, Harrison, Jeremy, Jack, Justin, and their significant others; and his brothers, Arno (Danner) and Joseph (Elizabeth). The family requests that donations be made in Sylvan's honor to Park Avenue Synagogue or Memorial Sloan Kettering - Pancreatic Cancer Research. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 9:45am at Park Avenue Synagogue, 50 E. 87th Street.

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 10, 2025.

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Park Avenue Synagogue

50 E. 87th Street, NY

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Chris Woo

Yesterday

Dear Brad and Nikki,

Our deepest condolences for your loss. May you find solace from each other and all your family during this difficult time.

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Linda Felner

September 9, 2025

Dear Joan, Dawn, Hope, Nikki, and families, It is with great sorrow that I write to you to express my deepest sympathy on the death of Sylvan. What a tremendous loss for all of you as well as your many close friends who all adored Syl. He was a remarkable husband and father who will be long remembered. With my sincerest condolences, Linda Felner

Judy Cassorla

September 9, 2025

Julia and family. So sorry for your loss. My heart and hugs are with you and your family.

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