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Fay Sonnenreich Trubow

Fay Trubow Obituary

TRUBOW, FAY SONNENREICH

On Sunday, October 2, 2005. Remembered with love by her sons, William and Michael Sonnenreich and their wives, Fran and Linda; by sister-in-law, Rena; by her grandchildren, David and Sharon, Peter and Debbie, Nina and Jonathan, Wes and Diana; by her great-grandchildren, Rachel, Adina, Joey, Ethan and Justin, by her nieces and nephews and by the many alumni of Camp High Point. Fay was predeceased by her first husband, Emanuel H. Sonnenreich, Membership Director of B'nai Brith District #1 and Vice-President of Temple Israel, and by her second husband, Irving A. Trubow, a Vice-President of Temple Israel and a Trustee of the National Federation of Temple Brotherhoods. Fay grew up in the District of Columbia, graduated from Central High School and the Wilson Normal Teachers College and taught elementary school in the District. She was a longtime member of the Washington Hebrew Congregation. Services will be held today, 10:15 a.m. at The Riverside, 76th Street and Amsterdam Ave., New York City.

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 5, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Fay Trubow

Sponsored by Camp High Point.

41 Entries

Norman Feinberg

August 17, 2011

I just discovered this website and learned of Aunt Fay's passing.I can still see her beautiful face in my minds eye and hear her voice.All my sympathy to the family.Sincerly,Norm Feinberg

Marsha

July 20, 2011

I just found out about the loss of our dear Aunt Fay. My heartfelt condolences to the Sonnenreich family. I will always remember Aunt Fay because she intervened with some very serious camp bullying in '62 and her intervention (which included the parents of the girls who were doing the bullying) was aimed at developing empathy and inclusiveness while still setting limits. Let me end with a line from our HP song: "So, with loyalty, faithfully, we sing of your praise, of beautiful memories of past summer days." Thank you, Aunt Fay.

Bob Unterman

April 22, 2007

I could not sign this book when I first found out about Aunt Fay's death. It was too emotional for me. Years later now, I am finally able to add my very deepest sympathies and most heartfelt condolences to the fabulous Sonnenreich family, and the entire CHP family. Fay blessed all those around her with her unbounded, we-can-do-anything spirit and warm, loving smile.

Fay, Manny, Mike, and especially Bill, defined my childhood summers in the 60's. Those summers had a very large impact on the kind of person I became.

The true measure of a person's life is not how rich they were; rather it is how many other lives they enriched. By that measure Aunt Fay was one of the richest people in the world.

What a loss.

Anne Ilson Odell

July 18, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Maya Hahn (formerly Peggie Friedberg)

July 17, 2006

I just learned of Aunt Fay's death. I don't think there's a day that goes by, especially in summer, that Aunt Fay and Uncle Manny and Camp High Point are not somewhere in my conscious or unconscious mind. They, along with everyone else associated with camp, were such a huge part of my young years. I'm consoled by the knowledge that Aunt Fay lived a long and happy life, even after Camp High Point ended.

Michael Rosenbaum

November 2, 2005

After I learned of Aunt Fay's death, I recalled a passage from one of Rabbi Harold Kushner's books:

"Our souls are not hungry for fame, comfort, wealth, or power. Those rewards create almost as many problems as they solve. Our souls are hungry for meaning, for the sense that we have figured out how to live so that our lives matter, so that the world will be at least a little bit different for our having passed through it."

Aunt Fay lived a long and fulfilling life that had significant meaning for members of her immediate family and for her extended family, the latter of which I am proud to have been a part of. The many different ways in which she and the Sonnenreich family influenced the lives of those of us fortunate enough to have attended Camp High Point serve as a legacy for having made our worlds different. Although I share in the sadness of her death, I am also thankful for having had her as a part of my life.

Robin Schoen Goldstein

November 2, 2005

To Bill, Mike and all the Sonnenreich family - Aunt Fay had such a special way of making each person feel a part of her "family". It was great fun putting together the Camp Highpoint Songbook a few years ago and my greatest pleasure presenting it to Aunt Fay. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy. Aunt Fay and Camp Highpoint will always be a part of me.

CHARLES METZGER

October 22, 2005

I REMENBER AUNT FAY AS A PERSON WHO

REALLY CARED ABOUT EVERYONE. ON THE CAMP FIRST NIGHT SHE WOULD TELL ALL

OF THE KIDS WHO WERE KOSHER ABOUT THE MEALS' DRINKS. EVEN WHEN I HELP MY FATHER DID THE MID CAMP AUDIT SHE WAS ALWAYS VERY NICE. SHE ALWAYS CARED ABOUT YOUR WHOLE FAMILY.I WILL TRULY MISS HER.

Arthur Marcus

October 14, 2005

I remember Fay as a remarkable woman having great strength of character, vitality and intelligence. She could also be a tough taskmaster but would always temper it with fairness, generosity and love. She had a talent for bringing out the very best in people. I am privileged to have known her. My heart goes out to the Sonnenreich family for their

loss.

Rob Fortgang

October 14, 2005

The eternal gift of love and friendship that Fay and her family has given to so many, is something that can only be adequately understood through our wonderful experience. This special gift of love will last forever. Those of us who were so fortunate to be touch by it, are forever grateful.

Barry Kastner

October 12, 2005

What a testament to Fay's memory to see how many lives were touched by Fay, Manny and the Camp High Point family. I cannot think back to my youth without remembering so vividly the summers I spent at camp, in so much detail. As I read the names of people signing this book, I remember hearing those very names being paged over the PA "to the office " or "to the mess hall". Few people have impacted many of our lives as did the Manny and Fay. Yes, it truly is the end of an era. Condolences to Fay's family. You have much to be proud of and thankful for.

Gail Rosenbaum

October 12, 2005

Who would have guessed that two children, Gail & Michael Rosenbaum, raised in Virginia would go to a camp in New York? Well, if your mother went to a camp called Camp High Point for many years…you know the rest of the story. My mother had a special bond with Fay which lasted for a lifetime. Mom knew in her heart that someday her children too would experience the magic of Camp High Point regardless where we were!

In the early 60’s during one of our family trips to see our grandma in NY, we went to visit “Aunt Fay and Uncle Manny”. After leaving their apartment, I asked my mother “How are we related?”. Her answer to me was that they were not really relatives; everyone at camp addressed them that way! So even before we attended camp in 1965, we too, were part of the CHP family!

I remember special times with Fay before we were even campers. One summer, we were invited to camp after the campers had left for the summer, and stayed there for several days. We slept in the bunks and even got to eat at the head table with Fay & Manny in the Dining Hall! During the summer of 1964, we visited camp again, this time while the campers were there. Fay was always so generous and gracious to us. We even had Fay & Manny visit us at our house in Virginia to show us a film of camp and pictures to help orient us to this new adventure we were about to embark on! While my parents still lived in Virginia, I remember going with my mother to have lunch with Fay during my visits home from college.

In closing, I want to express that as we shed our tears, we must also celebrate and be thankful that we were all very privileged to have had Fay touch our lives.

Marcia (Berman) Platt

October 11, 2005

My husband and I had the great privilege to have dinner with Fay in the Watergate back in February. After searching for her for many years (in New York, of course, where else would I think she would be?), I discovered she has lived only 1/2 hour away from me for all these many years in Washington, D.C.!! So we finally reunited with Aunt Fay, after not having seen her since my last summer at CHP in the early 1960's. She was in fine spirits and looked just as I remembered her, even though a bit older and ever wiser. My husband Leslie, who had never met her, declared her a "great lady". I was supposed to have lunch with her soon thereafter because she wanted me to meet her grandson Peter, with whom she had worked so closely these many years. However, my own mother declined and died in July and I had eye surgery as well. I had just written a long New Year's card to Fay about getting together and having that lunch. I had mailed it on October 3. I sit here writing this with tears streaming down my face. May all of us find comfort in the fact that we were so lucky to have known all of the Sonnenreichs, to have grown and been enhanced by them, and to have had the chance to reunite in our mature years and bring new perspective to our childhood experiences. May G-d bless Fay's holy and wise spirit, the Sonnenreich/Trubow family, and all of CHP alumni.

Perhaps we can all collaborate on a fitting tribute to Fay and Manny's memory by getting together at some location (camp would be great, if at all possible) in the Spring or Summer of 2006? I would certainly welcome this opportunity and hope that the Sonnenreichs could participate as well. With kindest regards.

Marcia (Berman) Platt

Debbie Schoen Stern

October 10, 2005

Fay, you were one terrific lady! Your and Manny's friendship and mentorship of my parents, Myron & Charlotte Schoen, over many years, meant so much to me. My childhood and that of my brother Marc's were intertwined with Camp High Point. An era has ended. Much love and condolences to all of your family. May your memory always be a blessing.

DIANE HAGEDORN

October 10, 2005

MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE SONNENREICH-TRUBOW FAMILY AND TO ALL CAMP HIGH POINT CAMPERS.

MY FAMILY AND I WILL PLANT A TREE NEXT WEEK-END IN MEMORY OF FAY. I FEEL ALL THE LOVE AND LAUGHTER AS I WALK AROUND THE CAMP, IT'S ALL STILL HERE IN THE TREE'S AND IN THE AIR.

LOVE NEVER ENDS;

DIANE HAGEDORN AND FAMILY.

Jeanne Siegel

October 10, 2005

My heartfelt condolences to the Sonnenreich families. Fay and Manny were like family to me when I needed them. My years at High Point will always remain fond memories which I will cherish forever.

JANIE KAUFMAN MAURER

October 9, 2005

As I read the words written by campers, I am amazed that whenever we had attended camp, we all feel the same love, admiration, and gratitude toward Aunt Fay and Uncle Manny. Their patience and guidance showed us the proper roads to take in life. Their love was abundant.

I am grateful for the opportunity to share my life and family with Fay. I will miss her and our "talks".

Edna Heyman

October 8, 2005

Recently,Fay spoke to me about being in the final chapter of her book of life. To me, her book will continue on, so long as so many of us remember her with the love, admiration and respect we all feel.

Fay and Manny (true romantics) were so supportive of my love and marriage to Herb Heyman (who grew up at High Point and where we met in 1940) Years later,son Steve became a happy camper.

WHAT MEMORIES! That is what life is all about and we High Pointers are so lucky to have so many wonderful memories...all because of Aunt Fay...a remarkable woman who had a remarkable life.

My love to Bill, Mike and their families...my heart is with you.

"Aunt" Edna

Mitch Ruda

October 7, 2005

Reading Fay's obituary, a casual observer might wonder why she is loved and remembered by the alumni of a summer camp that closed its doors 35 years ago. The answer is one we have all come to realize over the decades:

Aunt Fay and Uncle Manny, in an almost magical way, showed so many of us the path to friendship and brotherhood, the meaning of kindness and joy, how to appreciate nature, and respect our fellow man.

All of these decades later we see that the road really was "shining miles and miles ahead" and for this Aunt Fay and Uncle Manny we thank you and will never forget you.

Mitch Ruda

Aunt Fay (CHP Reunion, May 2002)

October 7, 2005

Anne Odell

October 6, 2005

Aunt Fay will remain in my thoughts.The entire Sonnenreich Family contributed to my growing up in the summers I spent at High Point and winters,too.Can you remember the Belair Chair Lift and ice skating on the frozen creek? Swimming indoors at the Henry Hudson Hotel?I wonder if my one ice skate is still in the trunk of Fay's car. Aunt Fay encouraged my becoming the White Team Captain in the summer of 1957 when I was unsure of being able to lead.

Fay and Manny were the cupids of many romances and by their example many of us fell in love. Love was what kept us all together and with love we say good bye to Fay and Manny. Michael and Billy my warmest regards to you and your families. High Point was the single most fun experience of the '50's and forward. Anne (Ilson) Odell.

Our Aunt Fay (CHP Reunion, June 1998)

October 6, 2005

The Sonnenreichs: Mike, Bill, Fay, and Joe (1967)

October 6, 2005

Suzanne Muller

October 6, 2005

I fondly remember Aunt Fay, Uncle Manny and all the others associated with CHP who made my summers in the 60's so memorable. My sincere condolences to the entire Sonnenreich family

JoAnn Muller

October 6, 2005

I wish sincrest condolences to the Sonnenreich family. Summers have never been as sweet or as 'looked forward to' since Camp High Point days. Fay and Manny touched so many lives. It should give you great pleaure to know the wonderful memories left us all.

Henry Bamberger

October 6, 2005

Fay and Mannie meant so much to our family. I started CHP at age twelve and grew immeasurably over the years that I attended as camper and counsellor. This moment is a sad one, but my memories of Fay are joyous.

Miriam (Mimsy) Kapell Kook

October 5, 2005

High Point was my home away from home every summer and Aunt Fay made that possible for me and my brother and sister. Being from a single parent family, my mother couldn't really afford to send three children to camp. Aunt Fay saw to it that we could come and be a part of the wonderful family that was High Point. I will never forget her generosity of spirit and kindness to my family. Blessings on all of her family that are gathered together at this time to honor her. I wish I could be there with you.

Martin Levitan

October 5, 2005

Aunt Fay was my summer mom for 14 years. She provided a safe, nurturing environment for me and every child trusted to her. I will mourn her passing, but more importantly will celebrate her life and will carry fond memories and her lessons about life with me for the rest of mine.

Aimee Waldman

October 5, 2005

I went to CHP in the 1950's and the 1960's. My father, Bob Waldman, was the boys head counselor. It is not possible to put into words how much Fay, Manny and High Point meant and still mean to me. I love them both dearly for all they have given me. Fay was never far from my mind. On Sunday afternoon, I wrote her a New Year's Card. Fay, you will always be with me.

Marilyn Ziegler

October 5, 2005

Faye was surrogate mom to Olivia and Daniel for many years at Camp Highpoint. She was an inspiration to them as well as to me. Her energy, integrity, and kindness will long be admired and remembered.

Helene Cohen Bludman

October 5, 2005

Aunt Fay and Uncle Manny were family to me and hundreds of other campers at Camp High Point. Their sense of fun, their energy, their devotion have given me many special memories. They will live in my heart forever. My love and condolences to the Sonnenreich family.

David Bamberger

October 5, 2005

What great memories of Fay, Manny, and High Point! Fay and the Sonnenreich gang brought happiness, growth, education, and fulfillment to a whole generation of young people. While separation is never easy, you must all rejoice in her life of great accomplishment.

Estelle Rosenbaum

October 4, 2005

I have known Fay for 67 years. I, as well as my children, Michael and Gail, were campers and counsellors at High Point. I was "Aunt Pinky" to all. Fay was my mentor and my dear friend. Her memory remains a symbol of love.

Helene Beldner-Derfler

October 4, 2005

It was 1943 and Fay was Girls' Head Counselor. She has been a part of my life ever since. As a 'surrogate' mother to hundreds of High Pointers, I called her this past Mother's Day to wish her a 'Happy,' and thank her. We've kept tabs on each other and our respective families these past 62 years, and she will be in my heart for as long as I live. With love always, Helene

Helayne Waldman

October 4, 2005

How very odd it was that I found myself having dinner across the street from the Watergate Bldg. in Washington this evening and thinking of Aunt Fay. A phone call came a few minutes later.

We will miss your presence, Aunt Fay, and treasure your legacy.

Joshua F Cohen

October 4, 2005

I have fond remembrances of Fay, Manny & the rest of those who attended Camp High Point when I did in the mid & late

'50's. It was great to see photos of Fay taken at the

reunions and to re-live some of those memories.

Richard Gang

October 4, 2005

There isn't another person in this world to whom I can attribute the amazing success that my life has become. Thank you, Aunt Fay. I celebrate your life and passing with gratitude and joy.

Ricky

Gina Frohlich

October 4, 2005

Fay was my port-in-the-storm. I went to "Aunt Fay" with any problem and visited her often; at the cottage at camp or in her office at Temple Israel. It made me very happy to have her at our son's Bar Mitzvah. She took no nonsense, but she took care. She was one of the most important people in my life and I will always have her with me.

JOAN SEMLER-ALMAN

October 4, 2005

I KNEW FAY SINCE I WAS 8 YEARS OLD. THAT'S 62 YEARS OF MY LIFE. WE STAYED IN TOUCH AND I WOULD VISIT WITH HER IN FLORIDA WHEN SHE CAME TO STAY WITH HER FAMILY.SHE WAS A BIG PART OF ALL OF OUR LIVES. WE THOUGHT SHE WOULD GO ON FOREVER AND KEEP US ALL YOUNG. I AM SORRY TO SEE HER GO. SHE WILL BE MISSED. REST IN PEACE AUNT FAY.

Jeff Levy

October 4, 2005

Fay will always have a special place in the hearts of all who knew her. My condolences to all the members of her High Point family.

Karen Ram

October 4, 2005

Fay was a woman of great wisdom, strength, and humor. She was a leader and a mentor and, most of all, she was a dear, dear friend -- both to me and to the hundreds of other campers, counsellors, and staff who were fortunate enough to have attended Camp High Point. I will always cherish my memories of Fay and Manny, and the everlasting bonds of friendship and love they created at camp.

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