Bessie Sofman (nee Bestford) passed away on September 30, 2017. She was 81. Born in Kingston, PA., she lived most of her life in Kearny. Arrangements are by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Memorial service will be on Sunday October 8, 2017 at 12 noon in the first Presbyterian Church of Arlington.
During her career, Bessie had been a Loan Department Manager for First Fidelity Bank. Bessie loved bowling, her trips to A.C. and shopping sprees with her grandchildren. She adored her children and grandchildren and her door was always open to their friends. She enjoyed collecting Angels and even named her beloved dog Angel.
Wife of the late Dan Sofman, she is survived by her children Stephen Sofman (Liz), Mark Sofman and Krissy Angelo (Jerry). Sister of Mary Ann Chippendale she is also survived by her grandchildren Justin, Jason, Kaylee, Cassie and Nicholas. In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to theLupus foundation.