Phyllis
Phyllis Magerman
MAGERMAN
She grew up in the Logan section of Philadelphia where she met her husband Alan, to whom she has been married for over 52 years. She has two sons and two daughters-in-law, Joel and Tonja and Michael and Kelly and a sister Sandra Katz; she is also survived by five grandchildren, Jake, Rachel, Max, Molly and Caitlin.
Phyllis got involved in public service very early in her career. In 1970 she was part of a core group in Philadelphia who first organized the Hospice concept, which at the time did not have a formal name. She served as a consultant to SAGE, an organization involved in the creation of life-care communities, during which time she gained valuable insight into the important concerns of senior citizens.
From 1972–80, Phyllis was the Chairperson of the Institute of Awareness, a program of the YM/YWHA. When she assumed leadership, the Institute offered 19 classes for a few hundred women. Because of Phyllis's ability to organize, recruit and develop programs, after five years the number of classes and enrollment tripled and included men. In 1977 Phyllis was listed in Philadelphia Magazine as one of 77 people to watch in Philadelphia.
Her political interests were sparked when she attended the National Women's Conference in 1977 as an elected delegate from Pennsylvania. After serving in various leadership positions for Pennsylvania City and State politicians, Phyllis entered politics full-time in 1980 as Vice-Chair for the 154th District in Pennsylvania. She ran for State Legislature in 1984 and 1986.
She became part of the Maccabi USA family in 1993 after attending the 14th Maccabiah Games in Israel and witnessing firsthand how Maccabi changed the lives of all who participate. Upon her return to the USA she became a member of the Maccabi USA Board of Directors. Phyllis founded the San Diego Chapter of Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel and served as its President from 1993 – 2000. She assumed many leadership roles including Vice President of the Board of Directors and member of the Executive Committee from 2001 – 2009, Co-Chair of the Cultural Pre-Camp program for the 16th and 17th Maccabiah, Co-Chair of the Missions program for the 18th Maccabiah, member of the USA Maccabiah Organizing Committee for the 15th through 18th Maccabiah Games and member of the USA Organizing Committee for the 10th and 11th Pan American Maccabi Games. In 2010 she was recognized for her contribu-tions with the Robert E. Spivak Leadership Award.
Phyllis inspired all who knew her. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Relatives and friends are invited to services Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at JOSEPH LEVINE AND SONS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 4737 Street Road, Trevose, PA 19053. Int. Roosevelt Mem. Park. Shiva will be observed Thursday evening and Friday at the residence of Joel and Tonja Magerman. A memorial service will be held in San Diego at a future date. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Maccabi USA, 1926 Arch St., Phila., PA 19103.
She grew up in the Logan section of Philadelphia where she met her husband Alan, to whom she has been married for over 52 years. She has two sons and two daughters-in-law, Joel and Tonja and Michael and Kelly and a sister Sandra Katz; she is also survived by five grandchildren, Jake, Rachel, Max, Molly and Caitlin.
Phyllis got involved in public service very early in her career. In 1970 she was part of a core group in Philadelphia who first organized the Hospice concept, which at the time did not have a formal name. She served as a consultant to SAGE, an organization involved in the creation of life-care communities, during which time she gained valuable insight into the important concerns of senior citizens.
From 1972–80, Phyllis was the Chairperson of the Institute of Awareness, a program of the YM/YWHA. When she assumed leadership, the Institute offered 19 classes for a few hundred women. Because of Phyllis's ability to organize, recruit and develop programs, after five years the number of classes and enrollment tripled and included men. In 1977 Phyllis was listed in Philadelphia Magazine as one of 77 people to watch in Philadelphia.
Her political interests were sparked when she attended the National Women's Conference in 1977 as an elected delegate from Pennsylvania. After serving in various leadership positions for Pennsylvania City and State politicians, Phyllis entered politics full-time in 1980 as Vice-Chair for the 154th District in Pennsylvania. She ran for State Legislature in 1984 and 1986.
She became part of the Maccabi USA family in 1993 after attending the 14th Maccabiah Games in Israel and witnessing firsthand how Maccabi changed the lives of all who participate. Upon her return to the USA she became a member of the Maccabi USA Board of Directors. Phyllis founded the San Diego Chapter of Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel and served as its President from 1993 – 2000. She assumed many leadership roles including Vice President of the Board of Directors and member of the Executive Committee from 2001 – 2009, Co-Chair of the Cultural Pre-Camp program for the 16th and 17th Maccabiah, Co-Chair of the Missions program for the 18th Maccabiah, member of the USA Maccabiah Organizing Committee for the 15th through 18th Maccabiah Games and member of the USA Organizing Committee for the 10th and 11th Pan American Maccabi Games. In 2010 she was recognized for her contribu-tions with the Robert E. Spivak Leadership Award.
Phyllis inspired all who knew her. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Relatives and friends are invited to services Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at JOSEPH LEVINE AND SONS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 4737 Street Road, Trevose, PA 19053. Int. Roosevelt Mem. Park. Shiva will be observed Thursday evening and Friday at the residence of Joel and Tonja Magerman. A memorial service will be held in San Diego at a future date. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Maccabi USA, 1926 Arch St., Phila., PA 19103.
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