Obituary for Shirley Epstein (Zinz)
Shirley Epstein (nee Zinz), of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away on Monday, March 15th, 2021 at the age of 93. She is survived by her loving children, Dr. Richard Epstein, and Susan (Charles) Weissfeld; grandchildren, Erica Weissfeld (Robert Eisenberg), Craig Epstein (Stephanie Parker), Eric (Trish) Epstein, and Jillian Epstein; sister-in-law, Doris Epstein. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bernard Epstein; brother, Oscar Zinz; brother-in-law, Elmer Epstein; and parents, Samuel Zinz and Fannie Savage.
Shirley always went by 'Shirl' because she was really one of a kind. An incredible mother, grandmother, and business owner. She was loved deeply by her family and her memory will always be with us.
A Virtual Funeral will be held on Friday, March 19th, 2021 at 12:00 pm. Interment Oheb Shalom Memorial Park - Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the Jewish National Fund,78 Randall Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 or the charity of your choice. Shiva will be private.
"A Legend in her time" and a garden for all of time.
"A legend in her time" was but a headliner In the 1970s as the title of a widely circulated feature article in the Baltimore Jewish Times.
Shirl broke the so called glass ceiling in business for women. As a pioneer in her profession, Shirl sprinted to the top in residential home sales in the region, in the 1960s and 70s. Working 7 days and 6 nights a week, Shirl was unstoppable in getting optimal results for her clients. She brought the notion of hard work by example to her family and associates.
Shirl's home life featured making our home a home of unending love and support to her children and her beloved Bernie. Mom's family devotion was complete with her commitment that there would always be a beautiful home-cooked meal every night of the week, and we all came to celebrate a special Shabbat candle lighting and dinner served so beautifully every Friday evening.
My mom's early childhood was in the throes of the Great Depression. Both her parents were also very hardworking as they labored and built a great business.
Mom lost her beloved Dad Sam at age 8. While her mom( Fanny or Nanny Fanny as we called her) worked day to night to support her family, mom was often supervised early on by an aunt and others. Mom met my wonderful Dad; her sweet Bernard shortly after the war and soon they were on their way to make a wonderful life and home raising my sister and me in Baltimore.
My mom always told me that her prayers and thanks to God were part of every single night since she was a young girl and remained that way until her last days. Mom was so proud of her children and you could always hear her celebrate the accomplishments of her 4 grandchildren Erica, Craig , Eric, and Jillian as they grew up.
During her later years, Mom became a frequent voice on Baltimore talk radio. Listeners would simply know her as Shirl of Pikesville, where she would share her strong commentary and initiate some well-reasoned discussion about our great country.
Always dressed impeccably and always beautiful. Mom often turned heads of men of not only her generation but those a generation or two her junior.
Mom loved her Independence, but always so appreciative of her son in law Charlie who especially helped her navigate any challenge especially in her new neighborhood in Boynton Beach Florida. Nevertheless, even at her late age, there was Shirl of Pikesville zipping around Boynton Beach in her sharp convertible sports car.
Mom was an avid reader and enthusiast of history and stories of personal success and accomplishments. At the same time, others would marvel as she would wear down the treadmill treads at a pace of 3-4 miles per session three times per week. Mom loved gardening from our childhood home in Baltimore to designing and helping to landscape the perfect frame for her new home in Florida so much that those that passed by would take notice and compliment.
I adapted this poem to help reflect our beloved mother who we love so much and so much miss forever.
My mother kept a garden,
A garden of the heart,
She planted all the good things,
That gave our lives a start.
She turned us to the sunshine,
And encouraged us to dream,
Fostering and nurturing
The seeds of self esteem.
And when the cold winds and rains came,
She protected us enough,
But not too much, she knew we'd need,
To stand up strong and tough.
Her constant good example,
Always taught us right from wrong,
Markers for our pathway,
To last a whole life long.
We are our Mother's garden,
We are our Mothers legacy,
And we pray she can feel our love,
Reflected from every flower's majesty.
Mom, We love you forever,
WE miss you forever,
and your memory will be forever.
Shirley always went by 'Shirl' because she was really one of a kind. An incredible mother, grandmother, and business owner. She was loved deeply by her family and her memory will always be with us.
A Virtual Funeral will be held on Friday, March 19th, 2021 at 12:00 pm. Interment Oheb Shalom Memorial Park - Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the Jewish National Fund,78 Randall Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 or the charity of your choice. Shiva will be private.
"A Legend in her time" and a garden for all of time.
"A legend in her time" was but a headliner In the 1970s as the title of a widely circulated feature article in the Baltimore Jewish Times.
Shirl broke the so called glass ceiling in business for women. As a pioneer in her profession, Shirl sprinted to the top in residential home sales in the region, in the 1960s and 70s. Working 7 days and 6 nights a week, Shirl was unstoppable in getting optimal results for her clients. She brought the notion of hard work by example to her family and associates.
Shirl's home life featured making our home a home of unending love and support to her children and her beloved Bernie. Mom's family devotion was complete with her commitment that there would always be a beautiful home-cooked meal every night of the week, and we all came to celebrate a special Shabbat candle lighting and dinner served so beautifully every Friday evening.
My mom's early childhood was in the throes of the Great Depression. Both her parents were also very hardworking as they labored and built a great business.
Mom lost her beloved Dad Sam at age 8. While her mom( Fanny or Nanny Fanny as we called her) worked day to night to support her family, mom was often supervised early on by an aunt and others. Mom met my wonderful Dad; her sweet Bernard shortly after the war and soon they were on their way to make a wonderful life and home raising my sister and me in Baltimore.
My mom always told me that her prayers and thanks to God were part of every single night since she was a young girl and remained that way until her last days. Mom was so proud of her children and you could always hear her celebrate the accomplishments of her 4 grandchildren Erica, Craig , Eric, and Jillian as they grew up.
During her later years, Mom became a frequent voice on Baltimore talk radio. Listeners would simply know her as Shirl of Pikesville, where she would share her strong commentary and initiate some well-reasoned discussion about our great country.
Always dressed impeccably and always beautiful. Mom often turned heads of men of not only her generation but those a generation or two her junior.
Mom loved her Independence, but always so appreciative of her son in law Charlie who especially helped her navigate any challenge especially in her new neighborhood in Boynton Beach Florida. Nevertheless, even at her late age, there was Shirl of Pikesville zipping around Boynton Beach in her sharp convertible sports car.
Mom was an avid reader and enthusiast of history and stories of personal success and accomplishments. At the same time, others would marvel as she would wear down the treadmill treads at a pace of 3-4 miles per session three times per week. Mom loved gardening from our childhood home in Baltimore to designing and helping to landscape the perfect frame for her new home in Florida so much that those that passed by would take notice and compliment.
I adapted this poem to help reflect our beloved mother who we love so much and so much miss forever.
My mother kept a garden,
A garden of the heart,
She planted all the good things,
That gave our lives a start.
She turned us to the sunshine,
And encouraged us to dream,
Fostering and nurturing
The seeds of self esteem.
And when the cold winds and rains came,
She protected us enough,
But not too much, she knew we'd need,
To stand up strong and tough.
Her constant good example,
Always taught us right from wrong,
Markers for our pathway,
To last a whole life long.
We are our Mother's garden,
We are our Mothers legacy,
And we pray she can feel our love,
Reflected from every flower's majesty.
Mom, We love you forever,
WE miss you forever,
and your memory will be forever.