Ronnie Hermelin Moscovitz

NORFOLK – Ronnie Hermelin Moscovitz passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, family by her side, on February 28, 2025.

Born to Al and Bea Hermelin, of blessed memory, in Norfolk, Va., on May 7, 1940, she was the eldest of four children. Being diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis as a very young child, having her leg surgically broken in multiple locations and reset in a full leg plaster cast, was not enough of an impediment to obstruct young Ronnie from doing what was expected of her. She stepped up and into the role of the older sister by babysitting, helping with homework, and preparing family meals; often becoming the de facto “Mom on Duty” to her younger siblings while her parents worked long hours, day and night in the family business.

Despite her physical challenges, Ronnie never allowed these problems to keep her from living her best life. Ronnie persevered and went on to graduate with honors from Granby High School and the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, ultimately earning her master’s for Gifted and Talented Education from Norfolk State University.

Her work as a teacher was dedicated to improving the lives and education of both children and adults from all walks of life. She volunteered for numerous charitable organizations as she believed in helping those less fortunate than herself.

Ronnie treasured her family, her travel adventures with Jack, and her dear lifelong friends. She possessed an innate ability to judge character and skillfully wielded a terrific sense of humor with great effect.
Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband of 62 years, Jack Sanford Moscovitz; brothers, Harvey Hermelin (Jenny) and Mark Hermelin (Sharon, of blessed memory); her three children, Scott Moscovitz (Ruth Ann), Lori Alperin, DDS (Scott), and David Moscovitz (Natalie); grandchildren she adored: Noah and Zoey Alperin, Sam Ludwig, and Lauren Moscovitz; honorary family member, Lucille Evans; along with her loyal toy Shih Tzu, Ginger. Ronnie was predeceased by her sister, Rebecca Hermelin.

A graveside funeral service was officiated by Rabbi Michael Panitz at Gomley Chesed Cemetery in Portsmouth, Va. Donations may be made in Ronnie’s memory to Children’s Hospital of The Kings Daughters, St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children, or a local SPCA or pet shelter.
Online condolences may be made to the family at hdoliver.com.