ANNETTE FINGEROOT

FAMILY GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY 10/12/2022 at HEBREW MEMORIAL PARK. INTERMENT: Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery OFFICIATOR: Rabbi Marla Hornsten Annette Fingeroot was a remarkable woman who lived her 94 years to the fullest. Since her parents had passed away at very young ages (59 and 62), she often expressed her own amazement and gratitude that she and her five younger siblings were all alive and had all well surpassed their parents lifespan. Then, on the morning of Sunday, October 9, Annette succumbed to COVID, followed less than 24 hours later by the death of her sister, Clara, also due to COVID. During the many beautiful years she was granted, Annette was never happier than when she was surrounded by family and friends. Until the very recent past, she was always up for a party - especially if it was a simcha involving her siblings, children, grandchildren or great grandchildren. She danced the hora at every opportunity - even when substantial help was required, and even when she could barely walk on her own. Annette never lost her sense of connection, community or her desire to be present with her tribe. She lived on her own, until age 84. Then, her children had to coerce her into moving to Hechtman before she could no longer handle the rickety stairs leading to her condo. Her conviction that this move would take away her independence lasted until she opened the front door of the Hechtman building. Before she reached her own apartment, she met people she knew from high school, from B'nai Brith, from the Tennis Club and from Congregation Beth Shalom Hebrew School carpools. She remarked that it was like living in a college dorm - an opportunity she had never experienced. For her 10 years there, she was always upbeat, even through the isolation of the pandemic. When it came to the Jewish holidays, Annette wanted to be with the "gantze mishpocha." So, first at her own home, then later at her children's homes - or a clubhouse when the group exceeded 35 - everyone was included. Annette's favorite holiday tradition was providing a challah and 7-layer cake for each family that came to the Rosh Hashana dinners. She and Diamond Bakery had a great relationship. The loves of her life were her late husband, Ben Fingeroot, her children, nine grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Children: Susan Adler Shanteau (John Shanteau); Judith (Howard) Jacobs; Howard (Honorable Kimm Small) Fingeroot; and Marty, of blessed memory (Laura, of blessed memory) Fingeroot. Grandchildren: Carolyn (Allison) Adler, Michelle Twersky, Bryan (Rachel) Fingeroot, Daniel (Samantha) Fingeroot, Natalie Mothorpe, Danielle Jacobs, Jennifer Jacobs, Nicole Churchill, Bradley (fiancee Nicole Hager) Fingeroot. Great Grandchildren: Dylan, Lyla, Olivia and Christopher Fingeroot, Beckett Mothorpe, Chase Twersky and Ilana Adler. Annette's beloved Siblings are: Ruth (the late William) Wizner Evelyn (the late Larry) Peisner Ted (Rhoda) Kahn Marlene (Ron) Rosen and Clara Glassman, of blessed memory. Annette's parents were Israel and Pearl (Burke) Kahn, of blessed memory. During her later years, she was helped by caregiver and friend, Donna Johnson. She had many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. For those who would like to honor her memory with a charitable donation, please support: Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces (FIDF):. Finance.support@FIDF.org or Jewish Senior Life : JSLMI.org or the charity of your choice.

ANNETTE FINGEROOT

July 30, 1928 - October 9, 2022

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ANNETTE FINGEROOT

July 30, 1928 - October 9, 2022

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