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Leila Joy

(Andelman)

Shoham

Obituary

Leila Joy (Andelman) Shoham, 92, of Bloomfield Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Friday June 3rd, 2022 at home. Joy was born on April 17th, 1930, in Hartford, Connecticut to Sinea (Gere) and Joseph Andelman. She grew up in Hartford and graduated from Weaver High School. Joy loved spending time at the beach and was an active member of the Beth Hillel synagogue, singing at the choir. She enjoyed sewing especially making quilts which her grandchildren will cherish forever. Joy is survived by her children, Mark E. Shoham of Newton Mass, Scott A Shoham and his wife Ronit of West Hartford and Lynn Horn and her Husband Keith of Woodcliff Lake in NJ. Her grandchildren, Ari Shoham, Tali Shoham, Maya Shoham- Marquez and her wife Liz, Koreen Shoham and her fiancé Colby MacDonald, Ben Shoham, Jessica Horn, Michael Horn & Brian Horn and her great grandchild Aiden Shoham- Marquez. Joy is predeceased by her husband Alvin E. Shoham. A graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday June 8th 2022 at 11am at Beth Hillel Synagogue Cemetery, 80 Wolcott Rd., East Granby, with Rabbi Philip Lazowski officiating. Following the graveside funeral service, through 8:00 PM with a service at 7pm, the family will observe Shiva at 61 Filley Street, Bloomfield, CT 06002. The family would like to express its sincere gratitude and appreciation to Michelle, Ewelina, Colleen Juliette & Karen- “Team Joy” for the wonderful & loving care that they have extended to Joy and the Masonicare Hospice for all their support. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Friends of Filley Park to create a bench in memory of Joy. 

Donations should be mailed to: 

Filley Park Committee

P.O Box 170

Bloomfield, CT 06002

Checks should be made out to:  Town of Bloomfield;  with “Filley Park – Shoham” in the memo line.

For further information or directions, please contact Weinstein Mortuary. Please also feel encouraged to share some words or a memory in the virtual guest book below.

Funeral

Deceased On:

Saturday, June 4, 2022

Service Date:

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Service Time:

11:00 AM

Contributions:

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Friends of Filley Park to create a bench in memory of Joy. 

Donations should be mailed to: 
Filley Park Committee
P.O Box 170
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Checks should be made out to:  Town of Bloomfield;  with “Filley Park – Shoham” in the memo line.

Shiva:

Following the graveside funeral service, through 8:00 PM with a service at 7pm, the family will observe Shiva at 61 Filley Street, Bloomfield, CT 06002.

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From: Ira Andelman

From , NJ

Posted On: July 11, 2022

This is my first time hearing about Joy’s passing.
I’m very sorry to hear this sad news. Although I haven’t seen her in many years I do have fond memories of Joy, Al and family from visits with my dad when I was child. My heart goes out to your family.

From: Ann & Joe Mazur

From Westbrook, CT

Posted On: July 1, 2022

Scott & zRonit ,
We just heard about your mother. Please accept our sincere condolences. You were always there to take care of Joy. We are so sorry for your loss. I know she appreciated all the love you gave her. May she rest in peace.

From: Jeff Dashefsky

From San Diego, Ca.

Posted On: June 12, 2022

Mark and Scott: Sorry for your loss and condolences sent to your family from San Diego.

From: Anna (Karen) Ryan

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: June 7, 2022

My heartfelt deepest condolences to the Andelman and Shoham families. Joy was like her name, a pleasure to behold and cared for. She’s gone but not forgotten. Rest in eternal peace.

From: Joe &Rachel Miller

From Vernon, Ct

Posted On: June 7, 2022

Scott and Ronit & Shoham Family, please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Your caring and efforts were a tremendous help and quality in her later years.
Joe/Rachel Miller

From: Robin Santiago

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: June 7, 2022

So sorry for your loss. May her memory be for a blessing in your lives.

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