Phyllis Isenberg
Phyllis Isenberg passed peacefully at Meadow Ridge on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at the age of 100.
Born and raised in Norwalk, Phyllis graduated from Norwalk High School and went on to graduate from Teachers College of Connecticut. She taught at Lincoln, Washington, Columbus and Fitch Schools in Norwalk as well as in Oklahoma at the Heronville School of all Native American Children. As a token of her dedication to education, Phyllis was honored by the Connecticut State Legislature with a proclamation of distinguished service, and taught homebound students in trailers in Norwalk.
Phyllis had an indefatigable passion for world travel and the arts. She was without a doubt the most well dressed in any room she entered.
She is survived by her loving husband Ben Isenberg, daughters Cathy Lynn Kalner and Shelley Ann Horne, granddaughters Lisa Williams, Caryn Czernecki and Becca Sepan, four great grand grandchildren;Camryn Czarnecki, Sierra Williams, Amelia Sepan and Jonah Benjamin Sepan.
Services will be held graveside on Monday, November 27, at 11:00 a.m. at the Independent Hebrew Society Cemetery, Richards Avenue, Norwalk.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: St. Jude's Childrens' Hospital, www.stjude.org

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Published by The Hour from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2017.

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Cory Ciklin

July 23, 2023

My favorite elementary school teacher. Second Grade. Fitch School. 1963. Wonderfully empathetic to a little brat like me. RIP, Mrs. Isenberg. 100!

Gail LaGuardia

November 20, 2020

I am grateful to have had her in my life

Carolyn Palmer Donohue-Ulman

December 4, 2017

Mr Isenberg and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of Phyllis. She was a wonderful lady, and inspiration to many. We will miss her at our Annual Dooney & Bourke Tent Sale.

November 29, 2017

So sorry for your loss I so enjoyed her stories and vast wisdom.
Gail LaGuardia
Dermatology Center

Mickey Koleszar

November 29, 2017

A wonderful lady married to a wonderful man, together they had a wonderful life.

MaryAnne Franz

November 29, 2017

I remember her fondly from Fitch school. She was a wonderful teacher! My condolences to the Eisenberg family.

Bill Bray

November 28, 2017

It is with sadness that I read of Phyllis' death. It was my pleasure to know her as a dedicated teacher and to call her friend. May you find joyful memories and receive peace from our loving God.

Binnie Kraemer

November 28, 2017

I have the fondest memories of your loving parents. I was so envied the way Mr. Isenberg always referred to his wife as Mrs. Isenberg. What a pleasure to have been they're travel agent for so many years. Bless them and your family.

Amy Jones

November 27, 2017

Very sorry for your family's loss. What a remarkable woman she was! Cherish the memories you have made with her. Thinking of you all! xoxo

Peter Carabi

November 27, 2017

Mrs. Isenberg was a superb teacher (grade 1&2, Fitch School), and warm Alrowood Drive neighbor, always with a pleasant smile. Along with Mr. Isenberg, they were education icons in Norwalk. May she rest in peace after a wonderful life.

Hank and Pat Czarnecki

November 27, 2017

We a so sorry to hear about your Mom. She always had a smile on her face.

Marie Cifatte

November 26, 2017

So sorry to hear about your mother's passing.

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