Bernice "Bunnee" Webb was born September 16, 1927 to Jeanette and Theodore Nemoy and raised in the Bronx. She was 89 years old. Bernice attended Hunter College and became an Early Childhood Teacher. Bernice spent her entire career with the NYC Board of Education in the Bronx as a Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal. She was named the Principal of a new school in the Bronx, PS 160X, in the early 1970's and remained as its Principal until she retired. Bernice was an advocate for children throughout her career never being afraid to stand up and speak for them. Bernice was also a truly terrific Rotarian and Humanitarian. Her support and promotion for the mission of Rotary International, a worldwide service organization, was demonstrated by her involvement in many of Rotary's initiatives, especially the elimination of polio throughout the world. Bernice served as the District Governor for the Hudson Valley Rotarians in 2000-2001. She left a lasting positive impression on all who crossed her path. Bernice loved to entertain family and friends in her home with good food and much good humor. Bernice's love of country and love of her Jewish background were always evident. Bernice is survived by her loving sister Millicent, Mickie, Maurer. Graveside services will be held Tuesday May 30, 2017, 1:00PM at Beth El Cemetery, 735 Forest Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey. Memorial contributions may be made in Bernice's memory to the Rotary Foundation for the Eradication of Polio.
Published in The Journal News on May 29, 2017
Published in The Journal News on May 29, 2017
Bernice "Bunnee" Webb was born September 16, 1927 to Jeanette and Theodore Nemoy and raised in the Bronx. She was 89 years old. Bernice attended Hunter College and became an Early Childhood Teacher. Bernice spent her entire career with the NYC Board of Education in the Bronx as a Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal. She was named the Principal of a new school in the Bronx, PS 160X, in the early 1970's and remained as its Principal until she retired. Bernice was an advocate for children throughout her career never being afraid to stand up and speak for them. Bernice was also a truly terrific Rotarian and Humanitarian. Her support and promotion for the mission of Rotary International, a worldwide service organization, was demonstrated by her involvement in many of Rotary's initiatives, especially the elimination of polio throughout the world. Bernice served as the District Governor for the Hudson Valley Rotarians in 2000-2001. She left a lasting positive impression on all who crossed her path. Bernice loved to entertain family and friends in her home with good food and much good humor. Bernice's love of country and love of her Jewish background were always evident. Bernice is survived by her loving sister Millicent, Mickie, Maurer. Graveside services will be held Tuesday May 30, 2017, 1:00PM at Beth El Cemetery, 735 Forest Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey. Memorial contributions may be made in Bernice's memory to the Rotary Foundation for the Eradication of Polio.
Published in The Journal News on May 29, 2017
Published in The Journal News on May 29, 2017
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