Faith Grossman Jermon St. Claire, 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Richard Grossman and Mildred Saiewitz.
Mrs. St. Claire was a member of Congregation Beth Israel. Faith was a very intelligent and strong woman who loved her family dearly. She was an amazing cook and her famous matzo ball soup and smothered chicken will be greatly missed. Faith worked for over 9 1/2 years on the 57th floor of the Empire State Building in New York. While living in Connecticut she worked with the state engineers. Faith was known as the B.A.T (Ban All Tolls) Woman. Which was instrumental in removing the toll booths on Interstate 95 from Connecticut to New York which saved many lives. In Greenville, Faith owned and operated the “Pizza with Pizazz” restaurant and worked with American Republic. Faith was active in the Jewish Community here in Greenville.
She is survived by her children, Suzanne (Frank) Jermon-DiNicola, Paul Jermon, Steven Jermon and Kenneth Jermon; grandchildren, Frank DiNicola, James, DiNicola, Christina Jermon, Jennifer Jermon, Nathan Jermon, Kelly Jermon, Carly Jermon, Emma Jermon, Logan Jermon, Avital Jermon; great grandchildren, Grant DiNicola, Jackson DiNicola, Aria Jermon, Rosalie Jermon and one more great grandchild expected any day.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. St. Claire was preceded in death by her son, Mark Jermon; sister, Carol Lu Spinrad and brother, Richard Grossman.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in Beth Israel Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Congregation Beth Israel, 425 Summit Dr., Greenville, S.C. 29609.
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