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Jean Rosenheck Obituary
Jean B. Rosenheck, of Glen Wild, NY died September 15th, 2008 in Middletown, NY. She was 78.
The daughter of the late Abe and Sarah (Haber) Birnbaum, she was born August 15, 1930 in Monticello, NY. Jean, the youngest of four children, was raised in the family's grocery store in Kauneonga Lake and graduated early from Monticello High School in 1946. Jean followed her siblings in graduating from Syracuse University, earning her Bachelor's degree in both Psychology and Sociology. Jean was an active member of the Sullivan County community her entire life. She served many years on the Monticello School Board, where she was also its president. Jean was a member and president of the Sullivan County School Boards Association. She was a past member of the Temple Sholom board of directors, a member of the Catskill Mountain chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Association and a past BPW "Woman of the Year". She was Vice-President of the Rock Hill Development Corporation and created and operated Princess Advertising Specialties, a multi-award winning advertising company that lead the way in promoting Sullivan County businesses for 47 years. She was an avid bowler and spent many years an active member of the Ladies Bowling Association in Kiamesha.
Jean is survived by her husband of 53 years, Seymour; her daughter, Sari; her grandson, Alec, and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Daniel Birnbaum and Morris Birnbaum, and her sister, Mary B. Zimmerman.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, at Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home, 388 Broadway, Monticello. Rabbi Marvin Goldman will officiate. Burial will be in Temple Beth-El Cemetery, Route 17B, Bethel, NY. The family will be sitting Shiva at Seymour Rosenheck's house in Glen Wild on Thursday and Friday from 4-7 p.m., and at Sari Rosenheck's house in Rock Hill on Sunday from 1-5 p.m.
Memorial contributions in Jean's name made be made to the Catskill Mountain Business and Professional Women's Association, Jean B. Rosenheck Memorial Scholarship Fund, PO Box 1043, Monticello, NY 12701.
Funeral arrangements by Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home Inc. Monticello. To send the family a condelence note visit our website at www.josephngarlickfuneralhome.com, 845-794-7474.
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Memories and Condolences
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Keith Alenky
September 26, 2008
Sari
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Donna Sadler
September 21, 2008
The years have flown by so fast from my days in Rock Hill. Jean and Seymour gave me my first 'real' job in when I was in High School. They stayed in my life until I left Rock Hill Area years later. She was a wonderful supportive person. Thank you Jean for the memories.
Sarah Mann
September 18, 2008
Deepest sympathy to all who loved Jean in this time of sorrow.
It was an honor and a pleasure to have met her.
Barbara Victor
September 18, 2008
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your mother and wife. I have many happy memories, especially from my early childhood. I always had a nice time as a kid playing with you ,Sari, and visiting with your family. May the many memories she has left you with, bring many happy moments.
Kathy and Russ Van Loan(Tremper)
September 17, 2008
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. You are in our thoughts at this time of sorrow.
Ellyn Solis
September 17, 2008
Dear Sari and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace in this time of mourning from my family to yours.
Lots of love. Ellyn Solis, Phyllis and Marvin Maurer and families
Dick & Marie Tremper And Family
September 17, 2008
Sorry for your loss, and hope that this will bring you comfort.
Barbara Weld
September 17, 2008
She was a wonderful woman and will be missed by so many.
Bob & Bonnie Pinto
September 17, 2008
Seymour,
Our heart goes out to you at your time of loss! We trust in God's mercy to welcome. Jean into His Kingdom! You are in our prayers.
Bob & Bonnie Pinto
Kathy & Harold Kless
September 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you and family.
Vivian Piper
September 17, 2008
Sari,
I'm so sorry about the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vivian
Kippi Greco-Schank
September 17, 2008
Sari,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom. She was a great woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless all of you.
Barbara Hoffman
September 17, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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