Lifecycle: Obituaries
Albert Benvenisty
Albert Benvenisty, 84, died on May 15.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Irma, née Cohen, children, Alan (Terri), Stuart (Lori), Michele Softness (David), and Ronnie Davis (Jesse); and three grandchildren.
Arrangements were by Robert Schoem’s Menorah Chapel, Paramus.
Shirley Zimmelman
Shirley D. Zimmelman, 83, of Franklin Lakes, formerly of Hackensack, died on May 8.
She was a member of the Jewish Widows Support Group of Bergen County.
Predeceased by her husband, Lewis, she is survived by daughters, Amy Beaugard (John) of Bolingbrook, Ill., and Ann Graber (Steve) of Franklin Lakes; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Donations can be made to the Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation, Fair Lawn. Arrangements were by Louis Suburban Chapel, Fair Lawn.
Harry Perlmutter
Harry Perlmutter, 92, died on May 11.
He graduated from Yeshiva College and Brooklyn Polytechnical University. Before retiring in 1984, he worked at Lederle Laboratories for over 40 years as manager of biological and pharmaceutical operations and head manager of its department of validation. He served as president and treasurer of Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake, and served on the board of Cedar Park and Beth El cemeteries.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean, children, Wendy (David), Jeffrey (Debbi), Steven (Quinn), and Lisa (Michael); a sister, Irene; and five grandchildren. Services were at Temple Emanuel. Arrangements were by Robert Schoem’s Menorah Chapel, Paramus.
Jeanette Kantrowitz
Jeanette Kantrowitz, 87, of Boca Raton, Fla., formerly of Paramus, died on May 13.
She attended the Music Conservatory at Greenwich House in New York City. Before retiring in 2001, she taught piano and adult education classes at Paramus High School and River Dell High School for 40 years.
She was a volunteer piano player at the Mae Volen Senior Center’s adult daycare program in Boca Raton.
Predeceased by her husband, Seymour, she is survived by a daughter, Adriane Yontef (Jay), and a nephew, Bruce Kaufman (Paula).
Contributions can be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association or Hospice of Palm Beach County.
Arrangements were by Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors, Hackensack.
Belle Horton
Belle Horton of Coconut Creek, Fla., formerly of Fair Lawn, died on May 8.
Predeceased by her husband, Oscar, and a son, Mark, she is survived by a son, Cary (Dalia) of Fair Lawn; a sister, Pearl Glanz; a brother, Fred Korngreen (Ann); three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were by Louis Suburban Chapel, Fair Lawn.
Galina Nisenbaum
Galina Nisenbaum of Fort Lee died on May 10 at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in Russia, she is survived by a son, Boris (Alexandria), and one grandchild.
Arrangements were by Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors, Hackensack.
Henry Berliner
Henry Berliner of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of Paterson and Clifton, died on May 6.
He was in the scrap metal business and served in the Army as an officer during World War II.
Predeceased by his wife, Rose, and a son, Neal, he is survived by his wife, Sandra, daughter, Andrea Berliner Shoham (Myron); daughter-in-law, Linda Berliner; sister, Anita Blake; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were by Louis Suburban Chapel, Fair Lawn.
Paula Blumenfield
Paula Blumenfield died on May 5 in Manhattan.
Born in New York City, she was predeceased by her husband, Lou, and is survived by a niece, Florence Schwartz of Mesa, Ariz.
Arrangements were by Gutterman and Musicant Funeral Directors, Hackensack.




















