Louise Feldman, formerly Louise Hertzberg, passed away on June 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of the family she cherished throughout her life.  She was 87 years old. 

Born on March 28, 1939, in Bridgeport, Louise was the beloved daughter of Herman Hertzberg and Faye Hertzberg. She was raised in Middletown and shared a close bond with her sister, Rosalie Shapiro, who also predeceased her and her brother-in-law Melvyn. After marrying the love of her life Howard Feldman on June 28, 1959, she moved to the Gildersleeve section Portland where she spent the rest of her life.

Louise graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1957. She attended Boston University before earning her degree cum laude in 1976 from Central Connecticut State University. Education remained important to her throughout her life, reflecting the determination and resilience that defined her character. While raising her children she worked as a substitute teacher in the Portland schools. 

Howard and Louise built a home and raised a family rooted in love, faith, and devotion. After only 25 years of marriage Howard preceded her in death in 1985. Following his passing, Louise demonstrated extraordinary strength as she continued to provide for her family while building a distinguished career as an administrator with the Social Services Department of the State of Connecticut, where she served for more than twenty years. She also spent countless hours rooting for her beloved UConn Husky Men’s and Women’s basketball teams.

Louise was well-known in Portland where for nearly four decades she became a familiar presence in the community, faithfully walking daily from her home along Main Street into town and back each day. Friends and neighbors came to know her by sight, and those daily walks reflected her independence, discipline, and enduring connection to the town she loved.

She was a lifelong member of Congregation Adath Israel and devoted countless hours volunteering with various organizations in Portland. Her faith, generosity, and commitment to serving others enriched the lives of many.

Above all else, Louise was devoted to her family. She is survived by her three children: Deborah Shafferman and her husband, Joel of New York City; Matthew Feldman and his wife, Theanne of Westport Connecticut; and Sharon Ferrari and her husband, Michael of South Glastonbury.

She was the proud and loving grandmother of eight grandchildren: Hannah Shafferman, Cassondra Feldman, Harrison Feldman, Sophia Feldman, Alexa Feldman, Kara Ferrari, Noah Ferrari, and Benjamin Ferrari. Each brought her immense joy and pride, and she treasured every opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and share in their lives. She will be deeply missed by all of them who always appreciated her wicked sense of humor and her unvarnished honesty.

Louise will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to family, her steadfast faith, her resilience in the face of adversity, and the kindness she extended to all who knew her. Her life was one of quiet strength and honest opinions. The lessons she imparted through her example—perseverance, compassion, and dedication to others—will continue to guide those she leaves behind. Her only regret was her failure to outlive Donald Trump who she saw clearly has a modern day circus barker akin to PT Barnum.

May her memory be a blessing to her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.

A graveside memorial service will be on Wednesday, June 17th at 1pm at the Congregation Adath Israel Cemetery at 714 Pine Street, Middletown Connecticut.  Shiva and a luncheon will follow the service at Louise's home at 8 Robert Street in Portland. Donations may be made to the Howard Feldman Beautification Fund at Congregation Adath Israel, 8 Broad Street, Middletown, CT 06457.

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