Seymour S. Nowicki, 73, of Washington Crossing, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020, due to complications from the coronavirus.
Born in Marktoberdorf, Germany in 1946, he was the son of the late Betty (Bronia) and George (Gershon) Nowicki, who were Holocaust survivors from Poland. He came to the USA at age three.
Seymour was a graduate of Oakcrest Regional High School in Atlantic County, NJ and Trenton State College with a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Arts/ English Education. He also received his Master’s degree from Temple University in Public Address.
Following college, Seymour was employed by the Trenton Public School District from 1968 to 1985. He taught English at Trenton High School, and coached the Forensics Team and the girls’ softball team for many years. He later served as the Language Arts Coordinator for the entire Trenton Public School District.
In 1985, Seymour changed careers and began working at Merrill Lynch as a financial advisor and he rose to the rank of VP. He retired in 2013. He was known as the “Mayor” and was beloved by his clients and peers. His kindness, great spirit and good humor followed him throughout his life.
Seymour loved sports and found so much joy in coaching his son’s and daughter’s soccer and baseball/softball teams. He and his family loved to travel and made good friends throughout their journeys. He enjoyed food and loved trying out new and unusual restaurants.
Seymour was an active member of Congregation Brothers of Israel since 1973, serving as a a member of the Board of Trustees, the Executive Board, the Education Committee and the Ways and Means Committee. In recent years, he became a member of the Activities Committee at Traditions in Washington Crossing, He enjoyed doing word and number puzzles and playing bocce. He was also a devoted Penn State fan.
The most important thing in Seymour’s life was his family.
He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years Donna (Berkofsky), a son and daughter-in-law Garren and Wendy Nowicki, a daughter and son-in-law Jill and Ramsey Shockley, and four grandchildren: Maddox, Zander, Hudson and Kensie Nowicki.
Private funeral services and burial will be held on Tuesday at Floral Park Cemetery in South Brunswick, NJ.
The family respectfully requests memorial contributions be sent to the Seymour S. Nowicki Fund at Congregation Brothers of Israel, 530 Washington Crossing Rd., Newtown, PA 18940, or a charity of the donors’ choice.
Such a dear man, we will miss you Seymour.
I am devastated by the loss of Seymour’s loss.I remember all the good works and good times that our families shared over our long relationship.
Ellen Weiner
Dear Donna and family,
please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
He was truly an amazing Man.
I have often told Jill that her relationship with her Dad was the lofty goal I set for myself when I had a daughter.
Our love & thoughts are with you all.
I’m so sad to hear this terrible news. Seymour was truly a good and gentle soul. Always ready to laugh and provide words of wisdom. He was a pleasure to work with and be around. It was much too early and he’ll be greatly missed. To Donna, Garren, Jill and the rest of the family our sincere condolences. – The Condit’s
Truly sad news on Seymour. Our heartfelt condolences to Donna and their family. I always enjoyed our talks of his days at Trenton State where he met my youngest two brothers and he would recount some of their less than perfect antics. As has been said, he was a family first person with a big heart and a bigger smile. The world is diminished by his passing.
Harry Fowler
We are so very sorry to hear this sad news. May Seymour’s memory be a blessing. We have wonderful memories of Seymour. His smile and love of family will be remembered always. Sending love. Rick, Michelle, Avi, Max, & Noa
Dear Donna, Garren & Jill,
My most sincere and heartfelt condolences. I will always cherish the more than 60 years of friendship and childhood memories. Seymour was like an older brother to me and my friends growing up in a small rural South Jersey area known as Bears Head/Mays Landing. If there was a baseball, football or basketball game going on in our little neighborhood, Seymour was there to help organize as well as participate in those games. I am very thankful that he and I were able to rekindle our friendship back in 1994 and have remained in touch since then. “Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.”
Donna and family,
I am truly sorry you had to say goodbye to Seymour/dad/pop pop /friend. You all are in my thoughts❤️
Seymour was everything you wanted in a work colleague and friend. He was always willing to help, funny, and truly cared about everyone. My kids will never forget the saltine crackers and toilet paper mummy’s he made them do during the Halloween party! Thanks Seymour for being such a great role model!
-The DiMedio’s
Dear Donna,
I am truly saddened to hear about Seymour. I remember him so well from TCHS and also his Mother as a neighbor. Over the years we only saw each other at Bristol.
Please know I am thinking of you and your family.
Fondly,
Jan Kind
Dear Donna,
We are so sad to hear of Seymour’s passing. He was such a kind and wonderful person. He was one of the first members of CBOI to introduce himself to us and we will never forget his warm and welcoming smile. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Michelle, Eddie, and Sophie
As one of the boys of Bears Head, I will also cherish the memories of Seymour. My condolences to the family.
Dear Donna, Garren, Wendy and Jill,
The Merrill family is truly saddened to hear of Seymour’s passing. Seymour touched my family in so many ways. He shared the name of the organization that took care of his mom. We used them for my Dad and mother in-law. He helped tutor me for the muni bond section of the Series 7. Lastly, I heard so much about Penn State from Seymour that both of our kids attended Penn State. He was such a caring wonderful person that will be dearly missed.
Sharon and Bob
Dear Donna, Garren and Jill,
Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences. Seymour was such a kind. gentle and wonderful man. He will truly be missed.
Donna Durcanin and Family
Dear Donna,
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. We have fond memories of your wedding and of the 90th birthday party Seymour made for his mother in Toronto.
May you have the consolation of seeing your children and their families follow in the wonderful ways that Seymour and you modeled for them.
Zvi and Chayeh Fleisher
Dear Donna and family
I am grateful to have known you through Seymour. His endurance, respect and humor for life’s challenges was an example for many of us.
Rosanne
Dear Donna and Family,
So very sorry to hear of Seymour’s passing. Sending our heartfelt condolences.
Sara Jane and Jerry Kimmel
Dear Donna, I am so sorry to hear the sad news.I am still grieving for my loss of Jeff. Stay strong.
Really a shock to hear this news. Seymour and I went way back together in our Merrill Lynch careers. Condolences to the family from Patty and me.
Jim & Patty Bradley
Dear Donna and family
We are deeply sorry to hear of Seymour’s passing.
Our condolences to you and your family
Ron and Millie Segraves
We remember Seymour bringing in his grandchildren for karate class. He was funny, caring, smart and attentive to them. Always a great conversationalist, we enjoyed his stories and his great sense of humor!
Our condolences on your loss to your family.
Mr. C
Miss Anne
Mr. Ogborn
Action Karate Newtown
Donna I am so, so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. I did not know Seymour but you spoke so much of his kindness and your love for each other that he feels like an old friend.
He will rest in peace. Please continue to join us at our meetings when we are able to get together.
Barb VS
Dear Donna and family, Mark and I are so sorry for your loss. Seymour was a wonderful man. We will remember all the good times with you during our early years of marriage.
Dear Donna and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband/father. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time!
Dear Donna and family,
We are so sad to hear the news of Seymour’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to you, your family and your extended BOI family.
Diane and Gerry Novik
Dearest Donna, Garren, Jill & Families,
We are so saddened to hear of Your husband and Dad’s passing. Seymour was such a gentle man who was always ready with a warm handshake and welcoming smile. May all your beautiful memories of this beautiful man comfort you now and the difficult days ahead.
Barbara & Cliff
Donna and family,
So sorry to hear of Seymour’s passing. Remembering all the good times and laughs we shared.
My sincere sympathy.
Rita Kuziora
Dear Garren and family:
I was one of your Dad’s earliest clients in 1985. We had a great relationship for many years. When he retired, you took over my accounts. My best to you and your family. Your dad was a good man, he will be missed.
Respectfully,
Don McCusker
Donna and Family,
So very sorry to hear of Seymour’s passing. I know he was active in so many areas of life, especially here at Traditions.
Jack & Sharon Wiseman
Dear Donna and Family. Rich and I loved playing all the Traditions activities with you and Seymour. He was a lovely man with a sweet smile that made you just want to give him a hug. Take care of yourself Donna. If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask.
Rich and Elaine Papp
Dear Donna, Garren, Wendy, Jill and Ramsey – So sorry for your loss. Seymour was so much more than a colleague. He was the Mayor, a mentor and most importantly a friend. He always had a kind word and smile and i loved my interactions with him. We had so, so many conversations over the years. We shared laughs, we discussed raising children as I raised mine and he welcomed Grand Children. We argued about the business and i played jokes on him from time to time. So colleagues you grow fond of and others you grow to Love and Seymour was one of them. he was like a business father to me. I know he was genuinely proud as I grew my career and he did take some credit, as he should. He was so proud of his family and loved you all dearly. I did enjoy hearing about vacations and time spent together, almost every conversation we had turned to family. When he retired we said good bye to each other, as he knew we would not truly see each other again. Glad that he is no longer suffering, but sorry that you are suffering loss, especially during this time when you cannot be together.
Seymour will not be forgotten. That is a wonderful testament to his legacy and something he deserved!
Keeping you all in our prayers!
As another of the Bears Head Boys, I would like to extend my heartfelt condoleneces to the family of Seymour!
Dear Donna, I am so sorry to hear of Seymour’s passing. Our paths rarely crossed after my leaving the educational field many years ago. Seymour was a real gentleman. Always pleasant and interesting. The world has lost a great guy too early in his life. Dave Hodes
We are so sorry for your loss. Wishing you and the family Long Life.
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Dear Donna & Family, please accept our condolences for the unexpected passing of Seymour. I was privileged to teach with him in the same B building at THS. I recall fondly the many basketball games we used to play together on Sunday mornings in Ewing Twp. His warmth and friendliness will truly be missed. Sincerely, Joe & Lucille DiBiase
Dear Garren and family,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Alan and Beth Brown
Dear Donna and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Seymour’s passing. You are all in our prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Alan & Brooke Van Saun
Dear Donna, Garren, Jill, Wendy, Ramsey and all family,
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of our beloved Seymour Nowicki.
Seymour was a loving and wonderful man. He was always observant of people in his environment.
He was instinctively aware and always there to help! It was his nature to help people!
He was a mentor to me and many at Merrill Lynch. We enjoyed meals and fun together.
Seymour made a difference.
Seymour is in Heaven!
Eric Risberg, Rick Pollock, Penny Iannello, Susana Lugones, Katherin Romero
Seymour is in Heaven.
Dear Donna and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest sympathy.
Mary Lou and Rick Byer
Dear Donna and family,
My sincere condolences to you and yours. Very sad and difficult situation. My thoughts are with you.
Dear Garren and Wendy,
We are so sorry for your loss… our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this awful time.
Dear Donna and family
I am so profoundly sad to learn of Seymour’s passing.
We went back a long ways and to lose someone so young is devastating.
My sincerest condolences to you and your entire family.
Philip Kauff
Dear Donna, Jill, Garren, and families,
My heart breaks for all of you at this sad time of loss. Your family was always so close and loving. Donna, you were so proud of Jill and Garren and their accomplishments; I can only imagine yours and Seymour’s pride in your grandchildren. Such warm, wonderful, and humorous memories you all must have; they are what will surface in time. I will pray for your strength, peace and comfort as you make this sad transition to life without dear Seymour. Sending love to all of you.
Dear Donna and family,
It is with a heavy heart that we must say goodbye to Seymour. Seymour: loving husband, father, grandfather to many, fabulous educator , financial adviser and friend: supreme. I knew Seymour since college and have been his lifelong friend since 1964. I adored his many talents, his extreme sense of humor and his gentle and kind spirit. I have seen few men so devoted to his wife or so loving and proud of his distinguished family. Seymour left his imprint on the hearts of those who knew him. He will be eternally loved and remembered. Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Loving all of you and Seymour forever, Kathy and Jim Brazell
Donna: We are so sorry for you and your family at this time. Seymour led an extraordinary life and his passing leaves a large space to fill in so many lives. Please call if there is anything, no matter how large or small, that we can do to help you.
Our sincerest condolences,
Jay and Nancy Style
Dear Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. Seymour was a colleague of mine for six years but most importantly he was a friend for over thirty years. He had a great sense of humor and a quick wit. I honestly enjoyed our lunches together. I know we laughed so much and launch was not only about food but also a great way to catch up with an old friend and have tons of laughter. I wish you, Garren and Jill peace in your heart knowing while his life was cut short he left his mark on many and lived a meaningful honorable life.
Javid Jaraiedi
Donna & Family:
Seymour was a class act thru and thru. In my years at Merrill Lynch, I like everyone else who worked with him, considered him as much of a friend as a peer. With Seymour, what you saw was what you got. What you got was a kind, loving man always willing to help.
With deepest sympathy,
Dan Scavone
Donna & Family,
Seymour was blessed with ‘a gitte nesamah’. His great smile lighted up whatever room he was in.
He helped people at every opportunity. He had so many wonderful traits. kindness, caring, giving,
empathy, funny (a real hoot), smart, gentle, loving and so many more.
Seymour and I were first cousins; children, growing up together in South Jersey chicken farms.
Donna, I love him and I love your whole family. We will all miss him.
Rivka
He returned his pure neshama to his maker.
We will all miss him
Donna and family,
So sorry to hear about Seymour. Though we didn’t see each other often, I have only fond memories of him. Especially remember the 85th birthday party for Bronia at your house, and remember your wedding as well. He was a great person to have a debate with.
He will be missed.
May the future bring only happy occasions.
Simcha and Gitty Fleisher
Dear Donna, Garren, Jill and family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Seymour’s passing. My deepest condolences to all of you. I remember Seymour fondly. May his memory be a blessing.
Best,
Amy Heller
Dear Donna, Garren and Jill. I just found out today. My heart is broken. I truly loved him. He always watched over me and thank you Garren for picking up the reins. We were all blessed to have him in our lives. God bless you all.
Niki Richardson
I am truly sorry to learn of Seymour’s passing. There is not a time that I drive past is home on Bear’s Hear Road that I do not think of him. Just this week he was on my mind. He and I and a classmate named Walt often palled around together during our senior year at Oakcrest High School. Sadly, we lost touch with each other but I will cherish my special memories of him. His obituary shows just how wonderful he was, getting involved in so many things and loving his family. He was always so nice and fun and considerate. I am so sad about this. Please know that your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish your very special memories of Seymour.