Sonya H. Berman

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Sonya H. Bergman, 95, passed away early Tuesday morning at her home at The Nottingham. She was born on May 10, 1930 to Mortimer and Doris Solomon in the Bronx. She was raised in the Bronx until moving to Orangeburg, NY in the 1960’s.

Sonya earned her Master’s Degree in Teaching and taught typing, stenography, and secretary courses at Tappan Zee High School. Though critically important at the time all three are now from another era. She taught for more than 30 years until retiring. She remained active in her retirement through teaching at the Katherine Gibbs School in Manhattan.

She and her late husband Martin retired to Boynton Beach, Fl and enjoyed their retirement years there. In 2022 Sonya moved to The Nottingham Independent Living to be closer to her family. She remained independent until just weeks ago. She lived a full life with a positive attitude. She rose above any challenges and had a good life.
It was a blessing to her family to have her nearby. She loved her grandchildren and being a part of their lives.

Her husband Martin passed away in 2003 after 50 years of a wonderful marriage.
Her family includes her sons Neal (Nomi) Bergman, and Fred (Judy) Bergman; grandchildren Danielle (Ryan), Rebecca (Justin), Dori (Brandon), Meredith, Mark, and Allison; great-grandsons Liam, and Connor; her partner of the past 15 years Burt Bloomberg; and many dear friends.

Friends may visit with the family at Neal and Nomi’s home on Wednesday the 26th from 5-7PM; with a Shiva Minyan at 6. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cemetery on Long Island will be private.

Contributions to perpetuate her memory may be made to The Sunny B. Wound Care Center at Crouse Health; or The Nottingham Community Care of the Loretto Foundation.,
www.sisskindfuneralservice.com