Shirley “Shush” Martin
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Shirley “Shush” Martin, 95, died Saturday morning with her children by her side. Born in Syracuse on August 1, 1924 to Hyman and Ida Siven Koldin, Shush was the last surviving of their six children.
Shush had an incredible zest for life; once you were in her orbit, you never left. She was loving, caring, supportive and always concerned about your life before her own.
During her working career she was the secretary at H.W. Smith School in Syracuse. Shush was a former member of Ahavath Achim Shul, Temple Beth El, and a member of Temple Adath Yeshurun.
Shush will be forever remembered for her great teiglach, her sponge cakes and her overflowing love of life. Her laugh was infectious!
She was pre deceased by her sisters Sylvia Burdick, Norma Zahn, and Ruth Zuckerman; her brother “Big Sam” Koldin and her twin brother Carl “Bucky” Koldin.
She is survived by her children Rita Martin, Cheryl (Mike) Martin-Schroeder, and A. Larry (Andrea) Martin; her grandchildren Julia (Daniel), Adam (Anne), Adina, Rebecca, Joseph; and her
great-grandson Samuel Martin-Ticona.
Private graveside services will be conducted in Poiley Tzedek Cemetery.
Everyone is welcome to virtually attend Shush’s service by viewing a live stream on the Sisskind Funeral Service Facebook page beginning at 10:55 on Tuesday July 21.
Contributions to perpetuate her memory may be made to the Senior Lunch Program at the Jewish Community Center, or Menorah Park.
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Dear family, Shushy was a treasure and brought joy and fun to everyone she met. She was a stand-out dancer and “socialite” at our wedding 40 years ago. How wonderful that she lived to enjoy her grand children and precious great-grandson, Sam! Love, Diane and Neil
Written by Diane Stern
2020-07-18 7:46:43 PM
Wonderful woman!! May you be comforted by fond memories Bill
Written by William Tucker
2020-07-21 10:34:50 AM
My dear Aunt Shush was such a wonderfully positive person. She was an inspiration to me on how accepting she was of everyone. She was always there to guide the family and a guiding light in my life. Linda grew to love her as I did. We will miss her so much but she will truly live on in our hearts forever. Her outgoing message on her phone: Hi this is Shush, leave a message and remember "Think good thoughts and you will feel better". Love you Aunt Shush, Ken and Linda
Written by Ken Burdick
2020-07-21 3:12:39 PM
Shush Always full of life and energy the life of the party . You will be missed at our family get togethers. Rest in Peace.
Written by Diana Fortunato
2020-07-22 11:39:28 AM
I will never forget Shush! She was a great friend and neighbor...I am so sorry for your loss
Written by Joanne Ridley-Pacicca
2020-07-29 10:09:08 PM
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Dear family, Shushy was a treasure and brought joy and fun to everyone she met. She was a stand-out dancer and “socialite” at our wedding 40 years ago. How wonderful that she lived to enjoy her grand children and precious great-grandson, Sam! Love, Diane and Neil
Written by Diane Stern
2020-07-18 7:46:43 PM
Wonderful woman!! May you be comforted by fond memories Bill
Written by William Tucker
2020-07-21 10:34:50 AM
My dear Aunt Shush was such a wonderfully positive person. She was an inspiration to me on how accepting she was of everyone. She was always there to guide the family and a guiding light in my life. Linda grew to love her as I did. We will miss her so much but she will truly live on in our hearts forever. Her outgoing message on her phone: Hi this is Shush, leave a message and remember "Think good thoughts and you will feel better". Love you Aunt Shush, Ken and Linda
Written by Ken Burdick
2020-07-21 3:12:39 PM
Shush Always full of life and energy the life of the party . You will be missed at our family get togethers. Rest in Peace.
Written by Diana Fortunato
2020-07-22 11:39:28 AM
I will never forget Shush! She was a great friend and neighbor...I am so sorry for your loss
Written by Joanne Ridley-Pacicca
2020-07-29 10:09:08 PM