Irma S. Rochlin
Irma Rochlin | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 98th district | |
| In office 1984–1988 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Irma Sally Silverstein April 28, 1924 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 2025 (aged 100) Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Larry Rochlin |
| Residence | Hallandale Beach, Florida |
Irma Sally Rochlin (née Silverstein; April 28, 1924 – February 14, 2025) was an American nurse and politician in the state of Florida.
Background
[edit]Irma Silverstein was born on April 28, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York City, and later moved to Florida in 1935.[1] She studied nursing at Johns Hopkins University, graduating in 1945.[2] Upon completing her studies, she served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, making the grade of Lieutenant.[3]
She married Larry Rochlin in 1947.[4] The couple had four daughters.[5] She died in Miami Beach, Florida on February 14, 2025, at the age of 100.[6][7]
Political career
[edit]Rochlin served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1984 to 1988 for district 98. She was a member of the Democratic Party.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Irma S. Rochlin". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ Once a Nurse, Always a Nurse: Irma Rochlin: nurse, legislator, maverick
- ^ Woodrow Wilson Award
- ^ Larry and Irma Wed in Havanna
- ^ Vive la culture
- ^ "Death notice for Irma S. Rochlin". Joe Schonwald on Facebook. 17 February 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ "Irma Rochlin ז״ל". Yael. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
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