Seymour "Sy" Ehrlich

Seymour Ehrlich passed away on March 7,2025 at the age of 92. Sy leaves behind his beloved wife Sharan of 66 years, daughters Hedy Tanenholtz (Eric), Rhonda Resnick (Andrew) and Lana Ehrlich (Larry) who predeceased him, grandchildren Jocelyn and Dina Resnick and Hanah and Noah Tanenholtz. He is also survived by his brother Larry, and his loving sister Beatrice who predeceased him. He was the son of Dinah and David Ehrlich of blessed memories.

Sy was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY attending Thomas Jefferson High School. After serving in the army in Panama, he met and married Sharan in 1958.Sy worked for John Hancock Life Insurance for his entire career. He lived in New York, then Miami and finally settled in Phila in 1968. He enjoyed spending time with his family, attending synagogue and volunteering for Fox Chase Cancer Center. Sy lived the past 7 years at Paul’s Run Retirement Community where he made special connections with all the staff and residents. Funeral services will be graveside on Monday, March 10 at 2:00 pm at Forest Hills/Shalom Memorial Park. Shiva will be observed at the home of Larry Lit, 1762 Oak Hill Dr. Huntington Valley, on Monday after the funeral and Tuesday evening from 7-9 at Paul’s Run 9896 Bustleton Ave. Phila in the Greenhouse community room.

Donations can be made to Paul’s Run Benevolent fund https://paulsrun.org/giving/ or to Fox Chase Cancer Center/ Marlyn Fein Chapter https://www.foxchase.org/giving

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