Shelley Finkelstein
September 20, 1954 — June 8, 2024
Shelley Finkelstein ( Burstein), age 69, passed away on June 8, 2024, in Boynton Beach, Florida. Shelley was born and raised in Perth Amboy, N.J., graduated from Perth Amboy High School, and continued her education at the University of Miami. Shelley made Florida her lifetime home.
Known for her loving and caring nature, Shelley also had an exquisite sense of fashion and design. Her dogs, Coco and Channel gave evidence of her love of fashion.
Shelley was preceded in death by her parents, Adele and Jerome Burstein, and her longtime partner Jim Newton.
Shelley is survived by her daughter Michele Lynn. Shelley was a devoted mother to Michele, always keeping a very relaxed atmosphere in her home, something Michele and her friends greatly appreciated while growing up. Her home was the “fun house” filled with trust and laughter, where everyone felt welcomed and free to be themselves. Shelley is also survived by sister Phyllis Suarez (Rick), brother Mark Burstein, twin grandchildren Alexis and Mathew, and nieces Jenny Kelnhofer (Craig), Stephanie Greenfield (Alex), nephew Bobby Suarez, and great nephews Gavin, Grant and Jack, all of whom loved her very much.
A private family memorial will be held in honor of Shelley’s life and legacy. Her warmth and kindness will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Known for her loving and caring nature, Shelley also had an exquisite sense of fashion and design. Her dogs, Coco and Channel gave evidence of her love of fashion.
Shelley was preceded in death by her parents, Adele and Jerome Burstein, and her longtime partner Jim Newton.
Shelley is survived by her daughter Michele Lynn. Shelley was a devoted mother to Michele, always keeping a very relaxed atmosphere in her home, something Michele and her friends greatly appreciated while growing up. Her home was the “fun house” filled with trust and laughter, where everyone felt welcomed and free to be themselves. Shelley is also survived by sister Phyllis Suarez (Rick), brother Mark Burstein, twin grandchildren Alexis and Mathew, and nieces Jenny Kelnhofer (Craig), Stephanie Greenfield (Alex), nephew Bobby Suarez, and great nephews Gavin, Grant and Jack, all of whom loved her very much.
A private family memorial will be held in honor of Shelley’s life and legacy. Her warmth and kindness will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
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