Liela Steltzer

Liela Steltzer, a beloved soul with a heart full of kindness, peacefully departed this world on January 9,2024,  at the age of 84. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 6, 1939, Liela touched the lives of many throughout her journey.

Her warm spirit and positive demeanor endeared her to friends from various chapters of her life. From the streets of Brooklyn to the neighborhoods of Plainview and Long Beach, New York, and finally to the sunlit shores of Boynton Beach, Florida, where she and her late husband, Martin Steltzer, enjoyed the well-deserved fruits of retirement.

Liela’s passions were diverse, ranging from lively games of Mah Jong, Canasta, and Mexican Train to tranquil walks along the nature trails on Jog Road and strolls on the Long Beach boardwalk. An avid reader and a dedicated shopper, she found joy in the simple pleasures of life, including movies and more.

Her most cherished moments were those spent with family during Jewish holidays and the regular dinners shared with good friends. Liela’s loving memory will forever be engraved in the hearts of her surviving sister, Sarah Levy, her late brother Henry, her daughter Anne Renee Silverman and husband Daniel, and her son Joseph Mitchell Steltzer.

Liela’s legacy extends to her three granddaughters, Julia, Aimee (and husband John Plummer), and Mollie, who were fortunate to share the last eight months of her life with her in Massachusetts. Also remembered are her three grandsons, Joshua, Jonathan, and the late Jordan.

Her feline companions, Luna and Star, were constant sources of comfort and company, remaining faithfully by her side.

The family kindly requests donations to be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and the We Stand With Israel Organization ( https://www.jnf.org/ways-to-help/support-israel ), reflecting Liela’s commitment to charitable causes. She believed in the importance of giving back and supported organizations such as Chabad in Boynton Beach, Plainview Synagogue in NY, the ASPCA, St. Jude, Hadassah, We Stand with Israel, Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and more.

Liela Steltzer’s life was a testament to the beauty of generosity, love, and simple joys.