Donate to Jennifer Hyman's Funeral expenses

Debra Rosario is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Doreen Wood.

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Dear Friends,

Thank you for all your support and love. We were able to raise $11,800. The funds were used for funeral expenses. On April 1st, 2022, Jennifer Hyman was laid to rest in New Jersey.
You may watch Jennifer's memorial service on YouTube .

Thank you again with all my love,
Debra Rosario

Remember Jennifer,

I’M FREE

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,

I’m following the path God laid for me

I took his hand when I heard him call,

I turned my back and left it all

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I’ve found that peace at the close of day

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah yes, these things I too will miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,

Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch

If my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your heart, rejoice with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.

The Unitarian Church of Staten Island will be hosting a viewing and a memorial service for Jennifer Hyman on Friday April 1st. Jennifer Hyman, 35, passed away suddenly the weekend of March 13th. Her cause of death is unknown, and her sudden unexpected loss has affected all whose lives she touched. Jennifer was actively a part of several activist groups and organizations across Staten Island and New York City. She had just finished law school and was starting her career as a Tenant Rights lawyer. Her passion and energy for justice and activism blessed our community and all who knew her.

A viewing will be held in the library on Friday, April 1st from 9:00 am - 10:30 am, immediately followed by a memorial service at 10:30 am. All are welcome to grieve and celebrate the life of Jennifer Hyman.

Please be mindful of continued COVID restrictions for the health and safety of everyone for this event. Masks and physical distancing are required. Masks will be provided for those without them.

The Unitarian Church of Staten Island is located at 312 Fillmore St. in Staten Island, at the corner of Fillmore St. and Clinton Ave. If you wish to find parking nearby, we encourage you to head two blocks away to the north entrance of Snug Harbor on Fillmore St.

Blessings to everyone who is grieving and who has been touched by Jennifer's life, especially her family. May we continue her legacy of love in the world, carrying her spirit with us.

~Doreen Wood

Dear Friends,

Jennifer was a beautiful, intelligent, sensitive soul. She was an activist with the Green Party and Picture The Homeless. She fought and protested for women's and LGBT rights, the environment, the Green New Deal, anti-war, and justice for African-Americans. When she recently graduated with a law degree, she looked forward to using her education to help people with housing problems. Her family and friends were very proud of her.

Unfortunately, her life was cut short. Though her life was brief, Jennifer accomplished a lot and touched many people. Nobody will ever know what could have been. But, we all know what we lost.

Both of Jennifer's parents passed away when she was in her early twenties. Her aunt, Doreen Wood, asks for donations to help with the funeral cost. Jennifer had just finished law school, so she had no life insurance.

Any contribution would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Jennifer Hyman RIP (September 1987-March 2022)