Phyllis Kornfeld

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Phyllis (Hirsch) Kornfeld, 86, of West Hartford, formerly of Bloomfield, died Sunday, January 5, 2014. She was the widow of Stuart M. Kornfeld. Born in The Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Saul and Lillian (Gellerman) Hirsch. She was a member of Congregation Beth Israel of West Hartford. She leaves two sons, Steven Kornfeld and his wife Laura Kolk of Bolton, and Robert Kornfeld of New Rochelle, NY; a brother, Barry Hirsch of Marina Del Ray, CA; three grandchildren, Sheri Hunt and her husband Jonathan Hunt, Jason Kornfeld and his wife Kathy Kuo, and Haley Kornfeld; and two great-grandchildren, Ethan Hunt, and Ashlyn Kuo Kornfeld. She was predeceased by her sister, Natalie Willner. She also leaves three nieces, Lori Gonnu, Katherine Odesmith, Sarah Kornfeld and their families; and her brother in law, Larry Kornfeld and his wife, Margaret. Phyllis was proud to be one of the original organizers of the Hartford Federation of Paraprofessionals serving as its president for several terms, and helping to form the Retiree Chapter. For many years she was vice president of the Connecticut chapter of the American Federation of Teachers. Phyllis also served on several local and national committees for the AFT and in 2010, she earned their Connecticut Golden Achievement Award and was Unionist of the Year in 1987. She served as a trustee of Congregation Beth Israel’s Board of Trustees. Phyllis actively participated in Sisterhood, SAGE, Torah Study and Lunch & Learn sessions. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, January 9, 2014 in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi Michael Pincus officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Onyx St., New Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind (www.guidingeyes.org) or United Way of Central & Northeastern Connecticut (unitedwayinc.org). For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Phyllis, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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From: Maria Connors

From East Hartford, Ct

Posted On: January 11, 2014

Dear Robert and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing Celita and I met her at the PD many years ago Whe was a lovely Woman.

Sincerely Maria Connors and Celita Lachapelle

From: terry derosier

From farmington, ct

Posted On: January 7, 2014

Steve
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom.
I know you were both very close. Again my condolences to
both you and your family for such an unexpected loss.
Terry

From: SY AND ANITA FLASTER

From BOCA RATON, FL

Posted On: January 15, 2014

Robert, we are so sorry to hear about your mother, please accept our condoclences. We have fond memories of her when we lived in the Hartford area, along with your father Stu, in Bloomfield. She was such a wonderful lady and so proud of you and your brother. The world is a sadder place without her.

Sy and Anita

From: Janice Glass

From AVon, CT

Posted On: January 8, 2014

Phyllis was a very dear friend of mine and she'll be sorely
missed. We traveled to Alaska together and spent the past
9 years seeing many movies, plays, and eating out together.

From: Win Heimer

From West Hartfiord, CT

Posted On: January 7, 2014

My condolences to Phyllis' family. Phyllis was a true champion for working people and a dear friend who I deeply admired. I will miss her.

From: Lou Schiavon

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: January 7, 2014

Dear Steve and Rob,
I was saddened to learn of your Mom's passing. I have many endearing memories of Phyllis -- including the first time anyone ever made matzoh brei for me (and I've loved it ever since). Please know that you are in my thoughts. May the memory of your Mom always be a blessing to both of you.
With Love,
Lou

From: MaryAnn Goggin

From Wethersfield, Ct

Posted On: January 7, 2014

My condolences to Phyllis' family. Phyllis was a friend and mentor I am grateful to ave known her.

From: Mary Moninger-Elia

From West Haven,, CT

Posted On: January 7, 2014

I have known, admired and respected Phyllis for more that 30 years. She was truly one who dedicated her life to the cause of social justice and she thrived on helping others whenever and however she could. She was a great leader, a strong unionist, a vibrant and compassionate woman, and I am honored that we were friends. May it help her family to know there are so many who will cherish her memory in our hearts.

From: David and Bobby Klau

From Delray Beach, FL

Posted On: January 7, 2014

Dear Robert and Steven,
Your mom and dad were first our neighbors, and then our good friends through many years. Your mom was a role model of strength, achievement, commitment, and accomplishment; she was like the Energizer Bunny - always kept on going. And how proud she was of you both, and of her entire family! We are so sorry to say goodbye to her... our thoughts and sympathies are with you all.
Bobby and David

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