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Wednesday
20
January
Final Resting Place
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Mt. Moriah Cemetery
685 Fairview Ave.
Fairview, New Jersey, United States
Wednesday
20
January
Private
10:00 am
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Laughrey Funeral Home
One North Broadway
Pennsville, New Jersey, United States
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Jessica Mester lit a candle
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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When my parents moved from Queens to Salem, Sylvia and Eli became their true new best friends. They unofficially became my godparents when I was born in 1964. I remember staying at their home on Queen Ave and Sylvia yelling out, "Jesica, would you like ?? for dinner?". Even though we moved north when I was 4 1/2, Sylvia and Eli still remained important and special in our daily lives. When I needed glasses, we drove 1 1/2 hours to see Eli, and when I was looking at colleges in Boston, Gary drove us around. I had spoken to Sylvia just prior to her passing and she sounded great! I will miss her dearly. Sylvia was very special, one of a kind. Sylvia will always be remembered by her infectious laugh and her smile. I love you Sylvia and I will miss you more than you know.
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Pamela Hogan posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
I spent much of my pre-teen and teenage years with Linda at the Kimmel home. Mom Kimmel reminded me to always bring my toothbrush since a visit usually ended with a sleepover. She and I spent many afternoons (she was a known late riser) in her kitchen discussing the topics of the day. We didn't share recipes, only thoughts, passions, and heartfelt feelings. She listened, guided, and yes, sometimes scolded, but only when deserved, and always so empathetically. I loved her laugh! We shared our appreciation of procrastination, something well written or someone well spoken, and a delicious meal shared with friends! She was truly one of the kindest, most interesting, and most fun-loving people that my husband and I have ever known. We will miss her.
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John B. Cudlipp, O.D. posted a condolence
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Sylvia helped me tremendously when I assumed her late husbands practice in 1990. I knew virtually nothing about running an office and without her guidance, the task would have been very difficult. With her help, the practice grew and flourished. Thank you, Sylvia!
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Alfred Nicolosi uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, January 16, 2021
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The love between Sylvia and my granddaughter, Anna, was heartwarming to see. Sylvia would have been a wonderful teacher. She understood child psychology better than many professionals. She was a good disciplinarian because her words came from a loving heart.
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Aleasa Hogate posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, January 15, 2021
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Sylvia was a friend to anyone she knew. She was a good friend to me and my family. I met her while taking the 1960 US census.
Her welcome smile and smiling eyes greeted me at the door. We immediately became friends. My family went to her husband, Dr. Kimmel, the optometrist. She worked in his office. She and Eli were both people who thought outside the box. Eli had studied about Perceptual motor problems and was able to guide me to services for my son who had these problems, that few people in Salem County had ever heard about. . Sylvia was active in women's club. The womens club helped me take a census in Salem county to determine the number of children with similar problems. They inspired me to go on to establish programs for learning disabled children. For 30 years Sylvia later she supported me in my efforts to keep our Swedish Heritage alive in the Delaware Valley. She was always willing to give of herself and share her knowledge. . She came to our Baptist Church and explained the Jewish traditions. She was as comfortable in my my humble home or in the presence of the Royal family of Sweden. I had the privilege of not only knowing her but her soul mate, Alfred Nicolosi., for nearly 20 years after Eli passed on.
I am so glad I knew both Sylvia and Alfred,two very special people. Aleasa Hogate Pennsville, NJ .
Alfred Nicolosi uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, January 14, 2021
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Dearest Simela
Gone from my sight, but always in my heart.
Our meeting was truly beshert.
You saved my life more than once.
So many memories, in good times and in bad.
I remember when the rabbi in the Yiddish group blessed us and gave us permission to marry. He told me he was in love with you, too. He gave you his teddy bear at the diner.
Paris was fun. The Arc-de-Triomphe. Normandy. Giverny. Versailles.
Our little contretemps. The furry hitchhiker.
The epitaph in NY cemetery: “I love you anyway.”
You were beloved by my family, as well as yours.
“We’ll always have Paris.” (“Casablanca”)
18 years we were together. The lucky “Chai” (life)
Al-di-la
I miss you so much.
Love you ‘til the sun grows cold.
Alfred
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Delphine Vidal posted a condolence
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Toutes nos condoléances aux proches de Silvia.
Nous avons apprécié Silvia lors d une brève rencontre autour d un repas commun et tenons à respecter sa memoire à travers ces quelques mots de Nouvelle Calédonie ( France ).
Damien et Delphine
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Sally posted a condolence
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Sylvia and Eli were close friends with my folks and a constant presence in my life through the 70s and 80s. When the whole family was in Europe without me, she had me over to dinner and made me feel special. My mom passed away early in my life and she wrote a beautiful eulogy because dad, Mike , and I were to devastated. She said mom needed a tribute. Later my father remarried and in a jealous rage one day, his new wife screamed at me”Sylvia and Eli couldn’t stand your mom! They really only liked your dad!” I called Sylvia and she was so amazing to me. She reminded me of all the reasons she loved and missed my mom; we stayed connected on Facebook. Days like that, she was a lifeline to me. I loved you Sylvia.
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Alli Berger posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
I have so many amazing memories of myself with Sylvia, but I will limit to two. Sylvia was the first relative that called me Alli, she said if that's what you prefer then who am I to call you anything else. My second memory of Sylvia was when my sons, my now ex husband, Rich, and Mom went to Pennsville to celebrate Sylvia's 80th birthday, I didn't buy her a present, I wrote her a poem, each stanza started with a letter from her name. The last time we spoke on the phone she told me she couldn't bring much to the facility she was at, but she brought that with her. That touched my heart then and still does now, and will always. She was ALWAYS supportive of me in every aspect of my life. I miss her so much already even though I have only known for only a few hours. I hope she's hanging out with my parents and my brother wherever she is. I will LOVE her ALWAYS and FOREVER!!!
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Deborah Ecret posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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In memory of Sylvia Kimmel, who was a constant
and kind woman, during the years I knew her.
Condolences to the Kimmel family and all whose
lives she touched
Sincere sympathy,
Deborah Ecret
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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