Phyllis M. (Gersh) Halperin, unexpectedly, on February 24, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Leon Halperin. Devoted mother of Marc Halperin (Marla), Richard Halperin (Laurie), Lori Schneider, and the late David Scott Halperin. Loving grandmother of David, Amanda (Josh), Robert, and Michael. Cherished great-grandmother of Leah Eve. Dear sister of the late Barry Gersh. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 1:00 pm. Following burial at Crawford Street Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at Phyllis’ residence, 210 Nahanton St., Newton, until 8 pm and Thursday 1-4 & 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ivy Street School, 200 Ivy St., Brookline, MA 02446 or American Heart Association,300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.