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In lieu of flowers, consider a gift to American Heart Association.

Personal note from Jasmine, her daughter

Words cannot express how thankful I am for how many people showed up to give donations to help her rest easy. Thank you all so much and soon I will have the information of her celebration of life once I’m able to get it together.

Obituary

Margaret Mary Zimmerman, 59, of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY, passed away on January 6, 2026, at her home in Schenectady, New York. She was born on June 30, 1966.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and Jay Zimmerman, and her uncle, Jerry Zimmerman. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Jasmine; her siblings, Sara, Phillip, and Esther; her nieces, Samantha, Alexandra, and Briana; her nephews, Ayman, Omar, and Jacobe; and her partner, …

Event details

Memorial events are private

Margaret’s service will be held down in Brooklyn New York. Still don’t have definite dates yet. However they will be hosted at a park and then bringing her to Coney Island. Any questions or discrepancies please contact Jasmine via cell. Still encouraging people to write memories and thoughts on this website to be shared.

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What were Margaret's favorite local spots?
She really enjoyed going to the movies
She really enjoyed going to the movies
She really enjoyed going to the movies
What were Margaret's favorite tv shows?
Hogans heroes, RuPaul drag show, CSI, Married with Children, any classic TV shows fr…
Hogans heroes, RuPaul drag show, CSI, Married with Children, any classic TV shows from the 60s
Hogans heroes, RuPaul drag show, CSI, Married with Children, any classic TV shows from the 60s
What were Margaret's favorite performances to watch?
West Side Story or Wizard of Oz
West Side Story or Wizard of Oz
West Side Story or Wizard of Oz
What was Margaret's favorite color?
Black and purple. She absolutely hates pink. 😂
Black and purple. She absolutely hates pink. 😂
Black and purple. She absolutely hates pink. 😂

Timeline

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Born

June 30th, 1966
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Had a child, Jasmine Perkins

August 16th, 1997
Schenectady, NY
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Passed away

January 6th, 2026
Schenectady, NY

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Cause of death

Heart attack

Method of disposition

Cremation

Simple Choices, Inc.
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Simple Choices, Inc.

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Margaret donated organs

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