Obituary of Jean Halprin

10/8/1929 – 9/27/2020

Jean Halprin, of Hurleyville, passed away peacefully at home with her family at the age of 90. The daughter of the late David and Sadie Finkelstein was born on October 8, 1929 in the Bronx NY and grew up in Brooklyn NY.

She was one of the founders of Luzon Environmental Services here in Sullivan County; former President of Cancer Care in Douglaston Queens NY; founding member of the Loch Sheldrake Seniors Club; and member of Fallsburg Seniors Club.

She is predeceased by her loving husband Harold (Sonny) S. Halprin and sister Thelma Tasens. She is survived by her sister Etta Berger from East Meadow NY; her children Gary and Robert from Sullivan County and Philip from California; daughter-in-laws Janet Halprin, Patricia Halprin, Leslie Halprin, Edith Weil; grandchildren Daniel Halprin, Sarah Halprin, Dayna Halprin, and Zhanna Weil; and step grandchildren Jermaine, Amanda and Kenneth; and her loving companion Lucy Goosey the dog.

The family expresses gratitude to her care givers MaryLou Gruber and Stacey Buckner, of whom went above and beyond service to make Jean comfortable.

Graveside services to be held at the Hurleyville Cemetery on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Social distancing guidelines set forth by the New York State Department of Health will be in place; masks are required at all times.

In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the care of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52, Woodbourne, NY. For additional information, please contact the funeral home at 845-434-7363 or visit the website at www.colonialfamilyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.