Saturday, March 15, 2025
Nancy Zuckerman, wife of Michael Zuckerman, owner of Michael’s Jewelry Designs, in Rockville Centre (formerly Marvin & Sons Fine Jewelry Watches and Gifts, in Cedarhurst) unexpectedly died at a New Year’s Eve party, she was 65.
She was born on Dec. 5, 1959 to Marion and Stanley Rolnick and grew up in North Woodmere where she attended Ogden Elementary School, Woodmere Middle School and ultimately graduated a year early from Hewlett High School as part of the Class of 1976.
Zuckerman went on to attend Hofstra University where she earned her bachelor’s degree and received her master’s from C.W. Post (now LIU Post). She was a special education teacher and eventually transitioned to assisting Michael at the jewelry stores.
Beginning in 2006, Zuckerman helped create Michaels Jewelry Designs into the luxury boutique it has become.
She spent her summers at Camp Blue Ridge in Equinunk, Pa., with her sisters Shari and Wendy. She was an All-Around Camper and camper Chief of the Grey Musketeers in 1974. Later, she remained active in their alumni network while her children and grandchildren attended the same camp.
Zuckerman drew upon her profound passion for Judaism and charity by dedicating herself to the United Jewish Appeal and many great causes, such as research and awareness for diabetes and cancer. When her children were in grade school, Zuckerman was involved with the PTA and acted as a class mom. She also relished in her role-driving carpool and as snack-mom at soccer, Little League and other activities.
According to her husband, she had excellent taste when it came to fashion and art culture.
“She loved to sing, dance and tell jokes and with her impeccable style, she lit up every room she was in, “ Zuckerman wrote in an email. “Nancy was simply the life of the party.”
Just as much as she enjoyed a good celebration, she adored down time with her family and enjoyed relaxing on the couch wearing comfy clothes, watching television and scrolling through social media.
“A remarkable lady who could do it all, she lived life to the fullest and had no regrets about how she lived it,” Zuckerman wrote.
One of her greatest joys was having her whole family get together.
Zuckerman helped create many joyful memories including times at the Woodmere Club, Clearwater Beach Club, in Atlantic Beach, tropical vacations and ski trips. She looked forward to hosting family at her home in Boca Raton, Florida just as her parents did before her.
According to Zuckerman, nothing compared to how much she cherished the time spent with her grandchildren, she was their number one fan and never missed a game or a performance.
In addition to friends and family, she is survived by her husband Michael Zuckerman, their three children Brett, Ross and Sloane and their respective spouses Jill, Ariel and Justin (Bachman), along with her five grandchildren.
A funeral was held at Gutterman’s in Woodbury, on Jan. 5 where over 600 people attended and more than 1,000 people streamed live. She was buried at New Montefiore Cemetery in Farmingdale.
“She was the finest gem I ever held,” Zuckerman wrote.
The Zuckerman family is asking for donations to be made in her honor to Experience Camps — a nonprofit organization that hosts bereaved children at no cost to help them grieve and build their coping resources. All funds raised will directly support the “PennEx” program, hosted by Nancy’s camp and Alma mater. To make a contribution, you can donate at: https://give.experiencecamps.org/fundraiser/5990792 or scan the QR code.
