Ariel Scharman, age 90, of Cary, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022.
Ariel was born on June 28, 1931 in Antwerp, Belgium to Sally and Meyer (Martin) Scharman. His family emigrated to New York, after having narrowly escaped from the Nazis, via the last train from Antwerp, to Paris, France, then Spain, Portugal and finally Brazil. In 1941, after a year in Brazil waiting for a visa, his parents, Ariel, and two sisters, Carol and Vera arrived in New York City, where they joined the rest of the extended family.
Ariel spent his formative years in New York, graduating from the prestigious Stuyvesant High School and then entering College at McGill University in Montreal. He completed both his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from NYU in Education while attending night school. His Sixth year Certificate, considered the equivalent of a Doctorate in education, was awarded by NYU shortly thereafter.
He met his soon-to- be wife, Irene, the love of his life, whom he was devoted to for more than 68 years, while attending night classes at NYU. They were married over Labor Day weekend September 3, 1953. From School to the Army, where Ariel was shipped overseas to serve in the occupation of Germany. While in Germany, his first son Clifford was born in 1955.
After his Honorable discharge from the Army later in 1955, he returned with his young family to New York. He began his educational career teaching "Core" history and English at Joan of Arc Jr. High School. Soon thereafter the twins, Nadine and Alan, arrived in May 1958. After a short tenure teaching at Joan of Arc, Ariel began teaching Social Studies with recovering drug/heroine addicts aged 16-25, at North Brother Island Correctional Institution.
In 1962, Ariel accepted a guidance counselor positon at Carmel High School, in Putnam County New, York. His fourth and final child, Emily was born in 1965. He spent his career becoming Department Chairman--helping to motivate and encourage thousands of students to make the most of their lives, many of whom credit their life journeys to his inspirational encouragement. He helped in the creation of the New York State Teachers Union chapter of Carmel Central Schools. Later, he was instrumental in the formation of the Putnam County Federal Credit Union, becoming its treasurer.
Ariel was devoted to HELPING PEOPLE. He was proud to have attended The March on Washington in 1963 where he heard Dr. King's famous speech. He also fought discrimination in real estate red lining, participating in efforts to root out discrimination after the Fair Housing Act of 1964. Ariel opened his house and family to disadvantaged children from the inner city under the Fresh Air Fund program. He accepted several troubled teenagers into his house and participated in housing foreign exchange students. He marched again in the late 60's and early 70's to protest the Vietnam War, what he felt was a wrongful war. Politics was always in the air in the Scharman house. It started when Ariel was a political campaigner for Adlai Stevenson. He went on to campaign for many Democrats. Political discourse stemmed from his philosophy of helping right injustices and seeking peace among the world.
In 1989 after devoting his career to assisting students, he retired. But he was not kept idle and quickly volunteered as an ambulance driver in the auxiliary Carmel Fire Department. He was active with the Holocaust Memorial Remembrance Day. He continued with his activities on behalf of the Credit Union. In the 1990's, he and his beloved wife moved to nearby Somers, where he continued with these volunteer activities.
In 2015, Ariel relocated once again to be nearer to his young grandchildren in Cary, NC. Here, he enjoyed the arts and sciences of the Triangle area. Until Covid, Ariel enjoyed participation in the Carolina Preserve political discussion group; the Havurah Friday group and his lifelong love of bridge. He is survived by his beloved, wife Irene; Sister Carol; children by birth and marriage: Clifford and Barbara, Nadine and John, Alan, and Emily; grandchildren: Anna, Alison, Martin, Maria, Jessica, Alex, Sydney, Caroline and Benjamin; and great grandchildren Margaret Rose and Giavanna.
Ariel lived a wonderful life devoted to his loving family and his fellow man.
A funeral service for Ariel will be held 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 Southeast Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511.
Pallbearers: Clifford Scharman, Alan Scharman, Martin Scharman, John Decolator, Alex Decolator, Paul Nack, Jim Hattfield, Ron Scharman
Brown-Wynne Funeral Home
Ariel was born on June 28, 1931 in Antwerp, Belgium to Sally and Meyer (Martin) Scharman. His family emigrated to New York, after having narrowly escaped from the Nazis, via the last train from Antwerp, to Paris, France, then Spain, Portugal and finally Brazil. In 1941, after a year in Brazil waiting for a visa, his parents, Ariel, and two sisters, Carol and Vera arrived in New York City, where they joined the rest of the extended family.
Ariel spent his formative years in New York, graduating from the prestigious Stuyvesant High School and then entering College at McGill University in Montreal. He completed both his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from NYU in Education while attending night school. His Sixth year Certificate, considered the equivalent of a Doctorate in education, was awarded by NYU shortly thereafter.
He met his soon-to- be wife, Irene, the love of his life, whom he was devoted to for more than 68 years, while attending night classes at NYU. They were married over Labor Day weekend September 3, 1953. From School to the Army, where Ariel was shipped overseas to serve in the occupation of Germany. While in Germany, his first son Clifford was born in 1955.
After his Honorable discharge from the Army later in 1955, he returned with his young family to New York. He began his educational career teaching "Core" history and English at Joan of Arc Jr. High School. Soon thereafter the twins, Nadine and Alan, arrived in May 1958. After a short tenure teaching at Joan of Arc, Ariel began teaching Social Studies with recovering drug/heroine addicts aged 16-25, at North Brother Island Correctional Institution.
In 1962, Ariel accepted a guidance counselor positon at Carmel High School, in Putnam County New, York. His fourth and final child, Emily was born in 1965. He spent his career becoming Department Chairman--helping to motivate and encourage thousands of students to make the most of their lives, many of whom credit their life journeys to his inspirational encouragement. He helped in the creation of the New York State Teachers Union chapter of Carmel Central Schools. Later, he was instrumental in the formation of the Putnam County Federal Credit Union, becoming its treasurer.
Ariel was devoted to HELPING PEOPLE. He was proud to have attended The March on Washington in 1963 where he heard Dr. King's famous speech. He also fought discrimination in real estate red lining, participating in efforts to root out discrimination after the Fair Housing Act of 1964. Ariel opened his house and family to disadvantaged children from the inner city under the Fresh Air Fund program. He accepted several troubled teenagers into his house and participated in housing foreign exchange students. He marched again in the late 60's and early 70's to protest the Vietnam War, what he felt was a wrongful war. Politics was always in the air in the Scharman house. It started when Ariel was a political campaigner for Adlai Stevenson. He went on to campaign for many Democrats. Political discourse stemmed from his philosophy of helping right injustices and seeking peace among the world.
In 1989 after devoting his career to assisting students, he retired. But he was not kept idle and quickly volunteered as an ambulance driver in the auxiliary Carmel Fire Department. He was active with the Holocaust Memorial Remembrance Day. He continued with his activities on behalf of the Credit Union. In the 1990's, he and his beloved wife moved to nearby Somers, where he continued with these volunteer activities.
In 2015, Ariel relocated once again to be nearer to his young grandchildren in Cary, NC. Here, he enjoyed the arts and sciences of the Triangle area. Until Covid, Ariel enjoyed participation in the Carolina Preserve political discussion group; the Havurah Friday group and his lifelong love of bridge. He is survived by his beloved, wife Irene; Sister Carol; children by birth and marriage: Clifford and Barbara, Nadine and John, Alan, and Emily; grandchildren: Anna, Alison, Martin, Maria, Jessica, Alex, Sydney, Caroline and Benjamin; and great grandchildren Margaret Rose and Giavanna.
Ariel lived a wonderful life devoted to his loving family and his fellow man.
A funeral service for Ariel will be held 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 Southeast Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511.
Pallbearers: Clifford Scharman, Alan Scharman, Martin Scharman, John Decolator, Alex Decolator, Paul Nack, Jim Hattfield, Ron Scharman
Brown-Wynne Funeral Home
Ariel Scharman, age 90, of Cary, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022.
Ariel was born on June 28, 1931 in Antwerp, Belgium to Sally and Meyer (Martin) Scharman. His family emigrated to New York, after having narrowly escaped from the Nazis, via the last train from Antwerp, to Paris, France, then Spain, Portugal and finally Brazil. In 1941, after a year in Brazil waiting for a visa, his parents, Ariel, and two sisters, Carol and Vera arrived in New York City, where they joined the rest of the extended family.
Ariel spent his formative years in New York, graduating from the prestigious Stuyvesant High School and then entering College at McGill University in Montreal. He completed both his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from NYU in Education while attending night school. His Sixth year Certificate, considered the equivalent of a Doctorate in education, was awarded by NYU shortly thereafter.
He met his soon-to- be wife, Irene, the love of his life, whom he was devoted to for more than 68 years, while attending night classes at NYU. They were married over Labor Day weekend September 3, 1953. From School to the Army, where Ariel was shipped overseas to serve in the occupation of Germany. While in Germany, his first son Clifford was born in 1955.
After his Honorable discharge from the Army later in 1955, he returned with his young family to New York. He began his educational career teaching "Core" history and English at Joan of Arc Jr. High School. Soon thereafter the twins, Nadine and Alan, arrived in May 1958. After a short tenure teaching at Joan of Arc, Ariel began teaching Social Studies with recovering drug/heroine addicts aged 16-25, at North Brother Island Correctional Institution.
In 1962, Ariel accepted a guidance counselor positon at Carmel High School, in Putnam County New, York. His fourth and final child, Emily was born in 1965. He spent his career becoming Department Chairman--helping to motivate and encourage thousands of students to make the most of their lives, many of whom credit their life journeys to his inspirational encouragement. He helped in the creation of the New York State Teachers Union chapter of Carmel Central Schools. Later, he was instrumental in the formation of the Putnam County Federal Credit Union, becoming its treasurer.
Ariel was devoted to HELPING PEOPLE. He was proud to have attended The March on Washington in 1963 where he heard Dr. King's famous speech. He also fought discrimination in real estate red lining, participating in efforts to root out discrimination after the Fair Housing Act of 1964. Ariel opened his house and family to disadvantaged children from the inner city under the Fresh Air Fund program. He accepted several troubled teenagers into his house and participated in housing foreign exchange students. He marched again in the late 60's and early 70's to protest the Vietnam War, what he felt was a wrongful war. Politics was always in the air in the Scharman house. It started when Ariel was a political campaigner for Adlai Stevenson. He went on to campaign for many Democrats. Political discourse stemmed from his philosophy of helping right injustices and seeking peace among the world.
In 1989 after devoting his career to assisting students, he retired. But he was not kept idle and quickly volunteered as an ambulance driver in the auxiliary Carmel Fire Department. He was active with the Holocaust Memorial Remembrance Day. He continued with his activities on behalf of the Credit Union. In the 1990's, he and his beloved wife moved to nearby Somers, where he continued with these volunteer activities.
In 2015, Ariel relocated once again to be nearer to his young grandchildren in Cary, NC. Here, he enjoyed the arts and sciences of the Triangle area. Until Covid, Ariel enjoyed participation in the Carolina Preserve political discussion group; the Havurah Friday group and his lifelong love of bridge. He is survived by his beloved, wife Irene; Sister Carol; children by birth and marriage: Clifford and Barbara, Nadine and John, Alan, and Emily; grandchildren: Anna, Alison, Martin, Maria, Jessica, Alex, Sydney, Caroline and Benjamin; and great grandchildren Margaret Rose and Giavanna.
Ariel lived a wonderful life devoted to his loving family and his fellow man.
A funeral service for Ariel will be held 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 Southeast Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511.
Pallbearers: Clifford Scharman, Alan Scharman, Martin Scharman, John Decolator, Alex Decolator, Paul Nack, Jim Hattfield, Ron Scharman
Brown-Wynne Funeral Home
Ariel was born on June 28, 1931 in Antwerp, Belgium to Sally and Meyer (Martin) Scharman. His family emigrated to New York, after having narrowly escaped from the Nazis, via the last train from Antwerp, to Paris, France, then Spain, Portugal and finally Brazil. In 1941, after a year in Brazil waiting for a visa, his parents, Ariel, and two sisters, Carol and Vera arrived in New York City, where they joined the rest of the extended family.
Ariel spent his formative years in New York, graduating from the prestigious Stuyvesant High School and then entering College at McGill University in Montreal. He completed both his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from NYU in Education while attending night school. His Sixth year Certificate, considered the equivalent of a Doctorate in education, was awarded by NYU shortly thereafter.
He met his soon-to- be wife, Irene, the love of his life, whom he was devoted to for more than 68 years, while attending night classes at NYU. They were married over Labor Day weekend September 3, 1953. From School to the Army, where Ariel was shipped overseas to serve in the occupation of Germany. While in Germany, his first son Clifford was born in 1955.
After his Honorable discharge from the Army later in 1955, he returned with his young family to New York. He began his educational career teaching "Core" history and English at Joan of Arc Jr. High School. Soon thereafter the twins, Nadine and Alan, arrived in May 1958. After a short tenure teaching at Joan of Arc, Ariel began teaching Social Studies with recovering drug/heroine addicts aged 16-25, at North Brother Island Correctional Institution.
In 1962, Ariel accepted a guidance counselor positon at Carmel High School, in Putnam County New, York. His fourth and final child, Emily was born in 1965. He spent his career becoming Department Chairman--helping to motivate and encourage thousands of students to make the most of their lives, many of whom credit their life journeys to his inspirational encouragement. He helped in the creation of the New York State Teachers Union chapter of Carmel Central Schools. Later, he was instrumental in the formation of the Putnam County Federal Credit Union, becoming its treasurer.
Ariel was devoted to HELPING PEOPLE. He was proud to have attended The March on Washington in 1963 where he heard Dr. King's famous speech. He also fought discrimination in real estate red lining, participating in efforts to root out discrimination after the Fair Housing Act of 1964. Ariel opened his house and family to disadvantaged children from the inner city under the Fresh Air Fund program. He accepted several troubled teenagers into his house and participated in housing foreign exchange students. He marched again in the late 60's and early 70's to protest the Vietnam War, what he felt was a wrongful war. Politics was always in the air in the Scharman house. It started when Ariel was a political campaigner for Adlai Stevenson. He went on to campaign for many Democrats. Political discourse stemmed from his philosophy of helping right injustices and seeking peace among the world.
In 1989 after devoting his career to assisting students, he retired. But he was not kept idle and quickly volunteered as an ambulance driver in the auxiliary Carmel Fire Department. He was active with the Holocaust Memorial Remembrance Day. He continued with his activities on behalf of the Credit Union. In the 1990's, he and his beloved wife moved to nearby Somers, where he continued with these volunteer activities.
In 2015, Ariel relocated once again to be nearer to his young grandchildren in Cary, NC. Here, he enjoyed the arts and sciences of the Triangle area. Until Covid, Ariel enjoyed participation in the Carolina Preserve political discussion group; the Havurah Friday group and his lifelong love of bridge. He is survived by his beloved, wife Irene; Sister Carol; children by birth and marriage: Clifford and Barbara, Nadine and John, Alan, and Emily; grandchildren: Anna, Alison, Martin, Maria, Jessica, Alex, Sydney, Caroline and Benjamin; and great grandchildren Margaret Rose and Giavanna.
Ariel lived a wonderful life devoted to his loving family and his fellow man.
A funeral service for Ariel will be held 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 Southeast Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511.
Pallbearers: Clifford Scharman, Alan Scharman, Martin Scharman, John Decolator, Alex Decolator, Paul Nack, Jim Hattfield, Ron Scharman
Brown-Wynne Funeral Home
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