Obituary of Harriet Jean Bunin

Harriet Jean (Heim) Bunin was born on the 4th of July, 1934 in Glendale, Queens to Harry and Marion Heim. Harriet attended Bryant High School in Queens and then Queens College from 1952-1956 where she graduated near the top of her class. As a teen, she was able to travel to international destinations, thanks to her father Harry, who was a Pan American sales executive. Harriet met her future husband, Sheldon Bunin on the campus of Queens College.  The story goes that, in a chance meeting, Sheldon noticed that her shoe was untied and offered to tie it. The rest was history. They were wed on September 27th, 1958. They remained devoted to each other until Sheldon's passing in April of 2022. Together they had two sons, William and Peter and a granddaughter Rachel, daughter of William. Harriet worked for TIAA and later for the New York City Board of Education, as an administrator in the Department of Funded Programs.  After retiring, Harriet and Sheldon would spend several years visiting their beloved Dutchess County property, enjoying the fruits of their labor. Harriet lived in the same Jackson Heights, Queens apartment for 57 years and was able to pass in the comfort of her own bedroom. Harriet will be missed by her family, friends and those that knew her.  Visitation will be Thursday, August 1 from 5-8PM and Friday, August 2 from 1-4pm at Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home, Inc, 43-07 Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside, NY.