Obituary of Rose Fishman

Rose Marian Fishman of Silver Spring, MD, passed away May 15, 2014, after a short illness. Rose was the daughter of Abraham and Ethel Toback and the wife of the late Robert Fishman. Rose moved with her parents and sister from New Jersey to Albany as a child and graduated from AHS in 1951, where she excelled in the commercial courses she took. Shortly after her marriage, the family moved to Silver Spring, MD. After staying home to raise her children, Rose became a licensed insurance agent and worked in the same agency for 35 years. After her husband's death, she became very involved in her temple's activities, including the board of directors, the sisterhood, managing the food for every Friday night's service, and serving on any other committee that needed volunteers. In recognition of her hard work, she was honored in 2010 by the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation. Rose was a funny, bright, generous and loving woman who will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her devoted children, Faith (Dwight) Parks and Alan (Michele) Fishman and her dear sister Thelma (the late Saul) Ikler of Albany. She was the grandmother of 5 and the great grandmother of 3. She was the cherished aunt of Linda (Louis) Gilboord and Janis (Stewart) Altmayer, all of Albany. She was the special sister in law of Joyce (Richard) Klein of SC and the late David and Sharon Fishman of Albany. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends. Services were held in MD on May 18th. Contributions can be made in her memory to Oseh Shalom, 7515 Olive Branch Way, Laurel, MD 20707 or to any charity of your choice.