In Memory Of
Shirley E. Kossoy
1924
2019
Shirley E. Kossoy
June 20, 1924 — October 13, 2019
Shirley E. Kossoy, 95, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019.
She was born June 20, 1924, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the daughter of Abraham and Lena (Jare) Siegel. She was a graduate of Battin High School, Elizabeth, NJ and received a Bachelor's Degree from Newark State Teachers College.
Shirley was an educator retiring in 1984.
She was a member of Temple Beth Shalom, Topeka.
Shirley married Michael Kossoy on June 16, 1948 in Newark, New Jersey. He preceded her in death on May 12, 1993. Survivors include her two sons, Dr. Allen F. (Beth) Kossoy, Topeka and Dr. Kent (Rachel) Kossoy, Houston, TX; her daughter, Dr. Faith (Delbert) Myers, Chicago, IL; and 4 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Ruth Schimkowitz and Grace Esocoff.
Shirley enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, knitting, dominoes and any other card game, reading and swimming.
A graveside ceremony will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Gomel Chesed Cemetery, Newark, New Jersey. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka is assisting the family.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Topeka. Please check back for more information.
Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Beth Shalom, 4200 SW Munson Ave, Topeka, KS 66604 or to Brewster Place, 1205 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66611.
To leave a special message for Shirley's family, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born June 20, 1924, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the daughter of Abraham and Lena (Jare) Siegel. She was a graduate of Battin High School, Elizabeth, NJ and received a Bachelor's Degree from Newark State Teachers College.
Shirley was an educator retiring in 1984.
She was a member of Temple Beth Shalom, Topeka.
Shirley married Michael Kossoy on June 16, 1948 in Newark, New Jersey. He preceded her in death on May 12, 1993. Survivors include her two sons, Dr. Allen F. (Beth) Kossoy, Topeka and Dr. Kent (Rachel) Kossoy, Houston, TX; her daughter, Dr. Faith (Delbert) Myers, Chicago, IL; and 4 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Ruth Schimkowitz and Grace Esocoff.
Shirley enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, knitting, dominoes and any other card game, reading and swimming.
A graveside ceremony will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Gomel Chesed Cemetery, Newark, New Jersey. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka is assisting the family.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Topeka. Please check back for more information.
Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Beth Shalom, 4200 SW Munson Ave, Topeka, KS 66604 or to Brewster Place, 1205 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66611.
To leave a special message for Shirley's family, please visit the guestbook below.
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