Sharon Ackerman's Obituary
Sharon Riff Ackerman, age 69, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020, surrounded by the love of her family after bravely battling Parkinson’s Disease for 15 years.
She was born September 28, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York to Pauline and George Riff. She had two children with her former spouse Dr. Paul L. Ackerman.
Sharon graduated from Brooklyn College with her Master’s Degree in Education. She was a teacher for several years. She primarily dedicated her time to raising her sons.
Sharon moved to South Florida to be with her Mother Pauline and Sister Ellen.
She led a life of care and positive spirit to anyone who she met. Her life revolved around her family and friends. She loved spending time with her sons. Every weekend she visited her son’s house for dinner and enjoyed watching her grandchildren play and grow.
Sharon loved her grandchildren and often brought them bubbles, coloring books and educational toys every week. She was a mentor to her daughter-in-law. She was most proud of her children’s accomplishments.
Sharon in peace will join her Mother and Father, Pauline and George Riff.
Sharon is survived by her loving son George and his wife Grether, loving son Andrew, sister Ellen and spouse Debbie, and their son Adam and his wife Stacey; dear friend Judy, Cousin Susan and her husband Russ, as well as cousins, Erica, Gale and Matthew; her in-laws Joaquina and Elizabeth; plus her 3 loving grandchildren Brooke, Joshua and Eli, as well as her great niece Peri. All of these she touched deeply.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to APDA - American Parkinson Disease Association in efforts to find a cure at apdaparkinson.org/community/south-florida/
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