Elaine Phyllis Petschek

Elaine Petschek passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on May 12, 2026 at her home. She was the beloved and loving wife of Charles I. Petschek, whose death preceded hers. She is survived by her four children, Carol Petschek, Nancy Petschek-Kohn (Stephen Kohn), Jill Petschek, and Jay Petschek (Marybeth Petschek), eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two sisters (Beverly Glovsky and Mimi Kahn).

She was born in 1927 in Chelsea, MA, the eldest of Haskell and Marion Bloomberg. She attended the Choate School and then graduated from Smith College in 1948. She was known by all for her intelligence, graciousness and keen eye for all things stylish. Elaine devoted her life to her family and to charitable work. She was a member of the Board of Governors of the American Jewish Committee, as well as being instrumental in the founding of the Women's Board of the New York chapter. Elaine also devoted much time to the UJA-Federation and Master Voices (formerly the Collegiate Choral).

A Celebration of Life for Elaine will be held after services on Friday, May 15th at Sunningdale Country Club from 2:00 - 6:00 PM.