South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Sunday)
Sheryl “Sherry” Vener Niarchos
Sheryl “Sherry” Vener Niarchos, resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of Albany, New York, passed away on August
4th, 2019, at Miami Jewish Health, at the age of 68. Sherry is predeceased by her mother, Belle Walkenbrite Vener, father, Raymond Vener, brother, Jay Vener, and her three Whippets; Kelso, Ruffian, and Alydar. Sherry is survived by her husband, George M. Niarchos, brother, Barry (Maureen) Vener, niece, Jennifer (Michael) Weiner, nephew, Jordan (Luisa) Vener. Sherry graduated from St. Agnes School for Girls in Albany, NY and later, graduated from Wheelock College, in Boston, Mass. Sherry and George were high school sweethearts, lovers, best friends, and soul mates. Inseparable for the last 50 years, married for
42. They never addressed each other by their names; they called each other Boonie, BooBoo, Boo. They moved to Boston together for college, and stayed on for another 5 great years, before relocating to Fort Lauderdale. They reminisced about the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival, that they attended while in high school. Sherry was an accomplished Interior Designer, producing projects throughout Florida and the Bahamas. Her favorite project, was designing the architecture, interior design, and landscaping, for their own Bahamian home. She enjoyed; snorkeling, kayaking, boating, and welcoming all the”Potcake” dogs of the settlement into her Bahamian home. Travel was a big part of their lives. France and Italy were their favorites, for the Food and Wine, as much as the experience. Sherry’s Boonie was by her side, holding and kissing her till her last breath. A Celebration of Sherry’s beautiful life, with family and friends, is being arranged. Expressions may be directed to: 1014 Southeast 5th Court Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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