Obituary |
RAMELSON, Samuel
Peacefully, on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, in his eighty-seventh year. Beloved husband of Estelle Bernstein for fifty-three years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Harley and Sharon (Swartz), Brian and Stacy (Kugler), both of Massachusetts, Julie and Danny Goldberg of England. Proud and loving Zaydie of Tova (Ramelson) and Michael Kosowsky, Tifara, Eliana, and Atalia Ramelson; Avi, Efraim, and Rachel Ramelson; Shira Goldberg, Netta and Benji Epstein, Itzchak and Sari Goldberg. Predeceased by his siblings, Willie, and Manny (the late Zelda). Dear brother-in-law of Myrna Ramelson, Betty (the late Lou Gertsman), Evelyn (the late Harry Bloom), Irving Bernstein (the late Roberta), and Reecha Zinman. Sam will be deeply missed by his many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to Edwidge Jacob for her endless compassion. Funeral service from Shaare Zedek Congregation, 5305 Rosedale Ave., on Thursday, September 15 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Shaare Zedek Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at the Shaare Zedek Congregation, 5305 Rosedale Ave., Thursday following burial until 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. Shacharit services at Shaare Zedek, followed by shiva until 12:00 noon, Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday and Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For shiva updates, please visit www.paperman.com. Contributions in Sam's memory may be made to "Sam Ramelson Memorial Fund for Youth" c/o the Shaare Zedek Congregation, (514) 484-1122. |