Fay Remis

Fay Remis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, died at age 88 on June 18, 2023.  She was devoted to her family, generous in spirit, and helpful to anyone in need.  She was always considerate, caring, and kind.  Fay was born in Brooklyn, graduated from Brooklyn College and received a masters degree in community psychology from Marist College.

Fay worked with developmentally disabled individuals to determine appropriate community resources to meet their needs, and she also had worked to find employment opportunities for individuals who were newly released from prison. Fay was a problem-solver in both her professional life and in her personal relationships with family and friends.  

After Fay’s retirement, she moved with her husband to Brookline, Massachusetts.  Fay loved being active and enjoyed going to community theater, concerts, talks and attending art exhibits and museums.  She also loved listening to Broadway musicals. She would enter a room with a swirl of positive energy surrounding her.  She was predeceased by her devoted husband Basil Remis, her life partner of almost 60 years.  She is survived by her three loving children, Susan, Jay, and David, and their spouses Lee, Jane, and Priscilla, and by her ten grandchildren (Rebecca, Ari, Max, Andrew, Matthew, Sam, Emma, Eli, Celia, and Emmett). She is also survived by her great-grandchild Ryder. Fay was a glass-half-full person and always saw the sunny side of any situation.  She always had a complement to give or a kind word to share, and she always had a smile on her face.  She will be sorely missed.