Phyllis Greenfield

Phyllis Greenfield of South Ponte Vedra Beach Florida passed away September 5, 2026. She was born on October 10, 1935 to Rose Abramowitz Satz and Michael Satz in Poughkeepsie NY. She was brought up and attended school in Poughkeepsie. After her high school graduation, she studied at SUNY Albany which she left to marry Paul Greenfield who she met though a mutual friend in 1955. They married a year later and moved to upstate New York. During the next several years they had 2 children, Michele and Harry and they eventually settled down in Poughkeepsie. At this time Phyllis began to pursue a career which led her to social work. She worked for the Neighborhood Service Organization for nearly 10 years. Following her heart and a penchant for social justice, she accepted a position with Hudson Valley Opportunities Industrialization Center, an employment and training center designed to help the unemployed gain educational and social skills necessary for successful employment. Phyllis became the organization's Executive Director and earned her New York State license as a private school director. At this time she returned to college and attended the New School University in New York City to complete graduate work.

Phyllis was very active in the community. As a volunteer, her favorite position was that of Vice President of the Board of Directors at the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Valkill in Hyde Park NY. The organization was focused on young women who were interested in social equality. The Center also conducted programming designed to enhance racial harmony in the community. Phyllis was also active in many other organizations. She was appointed Chair of the Human Rights Commission for the City of Poughkeepsie. She was the recipient of many awards and honors. She eventually moved on to her final professional position joining the United Way of Dutchess County as Vice President of Funding and Community Problem Solving.

In 1994 Phyllis and Paul moved to St. Augustine FL. There she again became involved in the community. She became the President of her homeowner’s association and after serving in several positions, she was voted in as President of Temple Bet Yam. She also volunteered at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and UF Flagler Hospital. She did find time to enjoy her retirement. She played tennis 3 times a week for 25 years. She also enjoyed season tickets to the Jacksonville Symphony and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Phyllis took time out to travel and went to many beautiful, historic and exotic places.

Phyllis was predeceased by her parents Rose and Michael, her daughter Michele Greenfield Miller, and her brothers Perry Satz and Leonard Satz. Survivors include husband Paul Greenfield, her son Harry Greenfield, daughter-in-law Joyce Greenfield and her amazing grandchildren Ben Greenfield and Emma Greenfield. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Linda Satz and many nieces and nephews.