Susan Beth (Silverfarb) Rothman of Eastchester, NY, passed away on September 15, 2025. A loving mother and wife, Susan was born June 14, 1945 in Bridgeport, CT the daughter of George and Lena (Flaxman) Silverfarb.

Susan graduated from Bunnell High School in Stratford, CT in 1963.

Susan married Stephen Rothman in October 1971. Stephen and Susan were inseparable, having been married for 51 years after meeting on a blind date and dating for one year. Stephen and Susan were parents to three sons, Gabriel, Gerome, and Jacob. Unfortunately, Susan lost her son Jacob after passing away from a severe illness in May 1986 and grieved this terrible loss for the rest of her life. Susan and Stephen along with Gabriel and Gerome moved to Hackettstown, NJ shortly thereafter. They raised their children in Hackettstown, living the majority of their adult lives there before moving to Eastchester, NY in retirement.

Susan worked as a customer service representative for many years with various insurance agencies, ultimately retiring from Liberty Mutual Insurance.

Susan immensely enjoyed reading, especially murder mysteries and romantic novels. Susan also enjoyed watching television dramas, police procedurals, and soap operas. Susan also enjoyed watching baseball, sharing that passion with the rest of her family, being an emphatic fan of the New York Yankees.

Susan was a loving wife and was devoted to her children. She was always there, whether taking her sons to doctors over long distances or Hebrew school all often after working a long day. She was always sure to support them at their marching band competitions. Susan encouraged her children in all their personal activities and pursuits in life. She was their number one fan.

Susan is survived by her sons Gabriel and Gerome, and her daughter-in law Jennie.

The memorial service and burial for Susan Rothman will be held at Mount Freedom Hebrew Cemetery in Randolph, NJ at 11:30 am on Friday September 19, 2025.

Want to make a donation in Susan’s honor? Please consider giving a charitable gift to some causes she cared deeply about. Please follow the donation links below.

ASPCA - https://tinyurl.com/4wcffam9

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - https://tinyurl.com/3ah4t6yw

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