Obituary of Rena S. Rinde
Rena Stemerman Rinde, of Albany, NY died peacefully at Eddy Village Green on October 11, 2012, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Daughter of Maurice and Tessie Stemerman, Rena was born September 10, 1926 in Elmira, NY and graduated from Elmira Free Academy and Elmira College. Rena was forever focused on making a difference in the lives of children. She taught for 30 years in the Elmira City School District. Upon retirement, she moved to Albany and was the Director of Robin Child Care Center for 10 years. After her 2nd retirement she became a foster grandmother at the Ohav Shalom Nursery School until her last retirement in 2006. Rena took extreme pleasure in family events sharing so many good times in both Elmira and Albany.
She was an avid Yankee fan, active in synagogue activities and was a former President and life member of Hadassah. Above all, she always had great pride in the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren.
Rena is survived by children: Marlene and Stuart Erner of Slingerlands, NY; Jeff and Jodie Rinde of Westport, Ct; beloved grandchildren: Tobi and Phllip Erner, Daria and Ethan Rinde. Brother and sister in law: Jerald and Myra Stemerman of Elmira, NY, sister-in-law, Ruth Stemerman of Sarasota, Florida and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Melvin and dear brother, Harold.
Funeral service will be held at Congregation Kol Ami, in Elmira, NY at 2:00pm, Sunday, October 14. Burial to be followed at the Chester Street Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Those wishing may visit with the Stemerman family at 1725 Parker Road, Elmira, on Sunday October 14th from 7-9pm and Monday, October 15 from 2_4pm and 7-9pm. Services will be held both days at 7PM with Abraham Golos officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to ;Congregation Ohav Shalom , 113 New Krumkill Road, Albany, NY 12208; Congregation Kol Ami, 1008W.Water Street Elmira, NY 14905 or Alzheimer's Associated of Northeastern New York, 4 Pine West Plaza, Albany, NY 12205.