Carolyn Kupferberg Sapir was active volunteer

Carolyn Kupferberg Sapir, of Hanover, New Hampshire, formerly of Riverdale, New York, died on Nov. 24, surrounded by her family, from pancreatic cancer. She is survived by Louis Sapir, her beloved husband of 64 years, and two cherished daughters, Margaret Sapir of Wilton, Connecticut and Joan Sapir of Newton, Massachusetts, and their husbands, Mitchell Rapoport and Joel Ristuccia. She is also survived by her four adored grandchildren: Carel Ristuccia and her husband, Charles Strom, of Newton, Massachusetts; Matthew Ristuccia and his wife, Jessica Ristuccia, of Sherborn, Massachusetts; Molly Ristuccia of Newton, Massachusetts; and Jared Rapoport of Boston, Massachusetts; and three great grandchildren: Jack and Elinor Strom, and Dax Ristuccia. 

Born in 1923 in Far Rockaway, New York, she was brought up in nearby Woodmere, graduated from Queens College, and subsequently earned a masters of education degree from Manhattan College. An active community volunteer, Carolyn served as a Board Member of the Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture, ran Blood Drives for the American Red Cross, and, for 21 years, was a school leader for the NYC School Volunteer program (now Learning Leaders) and a member of the School Volunteers Board for nine years.

Carolyn was a wonderful friend and felt best when she could help others. She will be missed by the many people who loved her dearly.

Contributions in memory of Carolyn can be made to:

Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture, Attention: Grace Cobbinah 
4450 Fieldston Road, Bronx, NY 10471.

Contributions can also be made to this fund further the professional development of Kendal’s health care staff who took care of her so caringly: The Mary and Bryce Lyon Fund, 80 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 03755.