Gloria Sheiman

March 20, 2023

Gloria Sheiman, 79 of Trumbull, CT, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, March 20, 2023.

Gloria was born in Bridgeport, CT a daughter of the late Louis and Esther Krofssik. She graduated from Central High School in 1961 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree and 6-year certificate from the University of Bridgeport. Gloria was a dedicated Kindergarten teacher. She was an avid tennis and pickleball player and loved playing cards with her friends. She was the former grievance chairperson for the Bridgeport Teachers Union and former chairperson for the Trumbull Arts Festival. She took great joy in watching her grandchildren’s sporting events.

Gloria is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Richard Sheiman, devoted children, Rachel Sheiman Cramer and Lee Sheiman (Stacy), cherished grandchildren, Alexa Sheiman, Owen Sheiman, Samantha Cramer, and Jack Cramer, and adored nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her dear sisters Shirley Deutsch and Ruth Bisnov.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 11:00 am (visitation begins at 10:00 a.m.) at the Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home, 88 Beach

Rd., Fairfield, CT. Burial will follow at Loyalty Cemetery, 172 Burroughs Rd., Fairfield, CT. Shiva will be observed at the home of Rachel Cramer in Fairfield, CT following services on Wednesday until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 6-8:00 p.m., with minyan both evenings at 7:00 p.m. For more information, to join a livestream, and to share a condolence message, visit www.greensfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to her close friends who took such good care of her during her illness – Rosemarie Rhodes, Gale Miller, and Joan Newman, and to her nephew Irvin Bisnov, who provided his loving support.