Mateele S. Kall, 81

Mateele S. Kall, 81, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday.

Born on March 23, 1941 in Tupper Lake to Joseph and Anecy Shaheen she had been a resident of Syracuse for more than 65 years.

She was a graduate of the Syracuse University School of Business. She earned her CPA licens in 1986 and practiced her profession in Syracuse with her partner and husband Sheldon for more than 40 years. She was the managing partner. Mateele had been an adjunct instructor of Accounting at Cazenovia College.

She was a member of the board of the Jewish Community Center, volunteered with the senior meal program at the JCC, and delivered for Kosher Meals on Wheels. Mateele was a passionate bridge player and especially proud to have the status of a life master.

Mateele and her husband Sheldon were the founding trustees of the Pomeranz, Shankman, Martin Charitable Trust. The trust under their capable guidance has funded Central New York Jewish Agencies for the past 20 years and will continue to do so. Mateele and Sheldon were honored with the Kovod Gadol award from the JCC in recognition of their dedication to the Jewish Community. Mateele and Sheldon were the first people to be awarded the President’s Award by Temple Concord. Mateele was also very proud to be a Lion of Judah.
Mateele was the youngest of 6 children, and the only daughter.
Her family includes her husband Sheldon of 57 years, their children
Deborah (Joseph) Schaal, Jacquelyn (Steven) Miron, and Matthew (Naomi);
Grandchildren Jimmy, Rachel, Danny, Sophie, Abby, Hannah, and Lucy; and her brother Ayupe Shaheen; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held on Monday at Temple Concord. Burial will be in the Temple Concord section 30 of Woodlawn Cemetery.

Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to a Jewish Agency in the spirit of Tikun Olam, or to The Wild Center of Tupper Lake, NY.

Sisskind Funeral Services website is www.sisskindfuneral service.com