Sylvia Aneita Onfroy

Background

Onfroy, Sylvia Aneita was born on March 28, 1935 in St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies. Daughter of Roman Blake and Nerissa (Dunkley) Onfroy.

Education

Associate of Arts in Nursing, Bronx Community College, 1976; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, U. Florida, 1987.

Career

Medical-surgical nurse, Jewish Home & Hospital, New York City, 1976-1977; medical-surgical nurse, Gainesville (Florida) Veterans Administration Hospital., 1978-1987; surgical float nurse, Gainesville (Florida) Veterans Administration Hospital., 1987-1989; addiction nurse, Gainesville (Florida) Veterans Administration Hospital., since 1989; smoking cessation specialist, Gainesville (Florida) Veterans Administration Hospital., since 1989; member professional standard board, Gainesville (Florida) Veterans Administration Hospital., 1988-1992.

Achievements

• Sylvia Aneita Onfroy has been listed as a noteworthy Addiction nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem. Member American Cancer Society.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, collecting antiques, cooking, dancing, gardening.

Connections

Father:

Roman Blake Onfroy

Mother:

Nerissa (Dunkley) Onfroy