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Sylvia Greenberg Obituary

GREENBERG Sylvia K Greenberg Sylvia Greenberg, beloved wife of the late Harold Greenberg and sister of the late Jack Kay, was born and raised in Washington, DC. Throughout her life she was extremely Philanthropic and involved in many local and National charities. She and her husband, Harold, were Founding Supporters of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and The Sylvia and Harold Greenberg Theatre at the American University in Washington, DC. Mrs. Greenberg served on the Board of Trustees of the American University in Washington, DC. for over 25 years. Along with her last husband, Harold, she established the Sylvia and Harold Greenberg Endowment for the Performing Arts Scholarship Fund over 30 years ago. She is survived by her son, Paul Greenberg and his wife Marcia, daughter, Beverly Halpert and her husband, Stuart and her son, Kenneth Greenberg and his husband, Kevin Baker. Loving Grandmother to Amy Halpert, Sarah Halpert, David Greenberg and Alexis Greenberg. Great-Grandmother to Ella, Oscar, Owen and Lucy Hecker and Olivia and June Peterson. Funeral Services will be held Today, April 18, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Adas Israel Congregation, located at 2850 Quebec St. NW., Washington, DC. Interment will follow at Judean Memorial Gardens, Olney, MD. The family will receive relatives and friends at Mrs. Greenberg's residence in Washington, DC. where Shiva will take place Wednesday and Thursday, April 18 and 19 with Minyan at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The Jewish Federation of Washington, DC. or The Sylvia and Harold Greenberg Endowment Scholarship Fund at American University. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care, Inc. www.sagelbloomfield.com www.sagelbloomfield.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 18, 2018.

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Julie Kimelman

December 21, 2024

Sylvia was an extremely generous and good person. That was paralleled by her husband, Harold. I have never met two more giving people in my life and I appreciate everything they did for me.

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Stanley Hurwitz

May 10, 2018

All of my best Thoughts and Prayers now for Dear Sylvia and her Family......What a Grande Dame of a person she was......So grateful to have known her........RIP DEAR HEART.......I have her cookbook and will think of her each time I use it.......My condolences to her beloved children.......Stanley

April 24, 2018

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the God of comfort give you strength and the memories bring you peace.

April 23, 2018

Being your Clyde was Precious and Priceless...... I adored you more than you ever knew. I will forever miss you. "K"

April 20, 2018

Acknowledged for her great beauty throughout her life, her goodness within shone even brighter.

Kevin Houghton

April 18, 2018

Celebrating and remembering the grand lady of our lives! We mourn with you but also rejoice to have called Mrs. G, our friend! What an honor to have seen her recently and shared her joy! Our prayers and love are with you all! Kevin Houghton and Toney Mauney

April 18, 2018

My condolences to the family of Mrs. Greenberg. May you be consoled by our comforting Creator.

April 18, 2018

Please accept condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort your hearts during this difficult time.

April 18, 2018

I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM

Lauren Bloom

April 18, 2018

My condolences to the family. She was a great lady who had the sharpest mind. I had the pleasure of sitting at her table on many occasion to witness one of her classic stories which always drew a laugh.
She personified class and elegance in everything she did. She will be greatly missed by many. I had the great pleasure of knowing her big heart and her love for her family.

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