Obituary for Sylvia S. Appel
Sylvia S. Appel, a longtime resident of Nutley, died on October 21, 2021 after a long illness. She was 87. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Benjamin Appel and Mary Cisko Appel, both of whom predeceased her.
Sylvia was a graduate of Nutley High School and Douglas College and proudly received a Doctorate from Columbia University. Sylvia spent her entire career teaching music to children in the Newark Public School System and expressed special pride that some of her former students became world renowned performers.
Fiercely independent, she traveled the world and lived a life of culture, curiosity and adventure. She actively played tennis well into her retirement, and enjoyed gardening, theatre, the ballet and her beloved Metropolitan Opera.
She was known for her quick sense of humor, astute observations, love of animals, and avid support of many animal welfare causes. She was a parishioner of Grace Episcopal Church in Nutley, particularly enjoying the Organist and Choir on Sunday mornings. Sylvia is survived by her many friends and neighbors as well as her Church Family.
A service celebrating her life will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 200 Highfield Lane, Nutley, New Jersey at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Interment will be in the Memorial Garden followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.
Sylvia was a graduate of Nutley High School and Douglas College and proudly received a Doctorate from Columbia University. Sylvia spent her entire career teaching music to children in the Newark Public School System and expressed special pride that some of her former students became world renowned performers.
Fiercely independent, she traveled the world and lived a life of culture, curiosity and adventure. She actively played tennis well into her retirement, and enjoyed gardening, theatre, the ballet and her beloved Metropolitan Opera.
She was known for her quick sense of humor, astute observations, love of animals, and avid support of many animal welfare causes. She was a parishioner of Grace Episcopal Church in Nutley, particularly enjoying the Organist and Choir on Sunday mornings. Sylvia is survived by her many friends and neighbors as well as her Church Family.
A service celebrating her life will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 200 Highfield Lane, Nutley, New Jersey at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Interment will be in the Memorial Garden followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.