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Marjorie Simmons Fink, a Palm Beach, Fl., resident who quietly gave to many worthy causes, died June 14 of natural causes while vacationing with friends in South Carolina. Mrs. Fink would have turned 81 on June 20.

Born in New York City to Herbert and Augusta Simmons, Fink attended Ethical Culture Fieldston School and received an English degree from University of Wisconsin. She worked as a Bergdorf Goodman buyer before marrying furniture executive Rodney Fink of Syracuse, N.Y. She eventually joined the management team of Sibley’s department stores. The Finks had homes in Fayetteville, N.Y., and Palm Beach.

Rodney Fink died in 2001 of non-smoker’s lung cancer. Shortly after, Marjorie began a relationship with The Scripps Research Institute, a nonprofit focusing on medical breakthroughs. From an earlier Scripps press release: "After Mr. Fink's illness and death, his wife Marjorie's interest in medical research was captured by the announcement of the Scripps Florida project. She has become a pivotal figure in the development of Scripps Florida, and a motivating force behind our pioneering science.” Fink joined Scripps’ Board of Trustees, and was named a Scripps Florida Founder. In 2009, Scripps dedicated the Rodney B. Fink Pavilion at its Jupiter, Fl., campus.

Fink, who loved books, theater, art and world travel, maintained a residence in New York City. She was a member of Temple Adath Yeshurun in Syracuse, and a benefactor of Menorah Park of Central New York. The Rodney & Marjorie Fink Institute at Menorah Park for Applied Research on Aging carries their names.

Fink cared deeply about women's rights and the needs of the underserved. In Palm Beach, she supported Kravis Center for the Performing Arts as well as the Jewish Women’s Foundation.

She is survived by several cousins and her dear friends. She will be buried in a private graveside service next to her husband at Temple Adath's cemetery.

In Marjorie’s honor, donations may be made to a favorite charity.
The live stream of Marjorie’s service will begin at 10:55AM on Thursday, June 18 on the Sisskind Funeral Service facebook page.
Sisskind Funeral Service of Syracuse is handling arrangements.


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May Marjorie’s memory be eternal. She was a very kind, thoughtful woman who gave and gave to help. She will be missed and thought of often. We are saddened by her passing and wish her family peace. The Prifti Family

Written by Marina Prifti
2020-06-17 12:58:27 PM



Rest well Marjorie. Together we shared many laughs and attempted to solve many of the world’s greatest issues. I admired your character, strength and kindness. You will be missed by many. R

Written by Maudette Devenow
2020-06-18 12:26:46 PM



Our sympathy to the family and friends of Ms. Fink. Oconee County Coroner Office

Written by Coroner Karl Addis
2020-06-18 7:15:07 PM