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Irwin Rosen

Irwin Rosen, 81.  Col. Irwin E. Rosen, ret. USAF, M.D. died Jan. 11, 2003, at the Paradise Valley Estates Retirement Community, Fairfield, CA.  He was born July 5, 1922 in Chicago.  Dr. Rosen graduated from University of Illinois and University of Illinois Medical School in 1946, and interned at Cook County Hospital in Chicago.  He went into the army and was stationed in Tokyo, where he was a doctor for Tojo and other Japanese war criminals.  He began orthopaedic residency at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. for one year and then transferred to Walter Reed Army Hospital for two years.  He then changed to the Air Force and spent a one year residency at University of Iowa Hospital.  Irwin practiced orthopaedic surgery in the Air Force for twenty years and was also flight surgeon, retiring in 1964 to go into private practice in Fremont, CA. He retired from medicine in 1991.
Irwin was an inveterate reader, being fond of history, particularly World War II, the biographies of political and military leaders, and the events of our time.  He enjoyed traveling overseas and got to see much of the world.  He loved music and his two miniature schnauzer dogs, Lucy and Stanzi.  He became well-known at Paradise Valley Estates for his humorous, witty and touching stories of military medical life which were printed regularly in a monthly newsletter.  Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Betty Rosen; daughters, Billie Rosen of Arizona and Barbara Rosen of Santa Rosa; sons, Robert Rosen of Washington and Richard Rosen of Iowa; and grandchildren, Ezekiel Parnow of San Diego, Austin Parnow of San Luis Obispo and Megan Parnow of Santa Rosa.

Martin Bottler

Martin Bottler.  After a lengthy illness in London, Ontario on Friday, July 26, 2002, Martin Samuel Bottler of London, Ontario, Canada, in his fifty-second year. Dear son of Sarah Stone of London and the late Saul Bottler, dear brother of Maxine and her husband Len Silverstein of London and Rhea Bottler-Fineberg of Montreal. Martin will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, and a great-nephew. Predeceased by his sister Marilyn Yearow. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Or Shalom Cemetery. Shiva will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 27-14 Doon Drive, London. Logan Chapel Furtney Funeral Homes, 371 Dundas Street, London in charge of arrangements. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Martin Bottler.

Martin Bottler
Martin Bottler at 1995 reunion

 

Abe Morantz

Abe Morantz.  Peacefully on Saturday, October 6, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Anne Mayoff. Loving and devoted father and father-in-law of Rhona and Richard Pervin, Ian and Randi Morantz. Cherished grandpa of Elana, Leah, Tobi, Nicholas, Joshua, and Andrew. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Joe and Mollie Morantz, Phil and Zelda Morantz, Helen and David Mankofsky, the late Molly and the late Leonard Bodenstein, the late Pearl and the late Ben Ash; and brother-in-law of Sol and Essie Mayoff, Moe and Sarah Mayoff. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and all of those whose lives he touched. The family would like to thank the staff of the Mount Sinai Hospital Palliative Care unit for their heartwarming care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West on Monday, October 8 at 1:45 p.m. Burial at the Congregation Adath Israel Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his residence. Due to the Festival of Sukkoth, the Shiva will commence on the evening of Wednesday, October 10. Donations in his memory may be made to the “Anne and Abe Morantz Memorial Fund” c/o the Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation, 5690 boulevard Cavendish, Cote St. Luc, Quebec, Canada, H4W 1S7. (514) 369-2222 local 1334.

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Bessie Bottler

Bessie Bottler, (Soc) Peacefully, on Saturday, June 30, 2001, at Maimonides Hospital, Montreal. Beloved daughter of the late Martin and the late Sonia Bottler. Devoted sister of Beatrice and Syd Solomons of Toronto, Jack and Helen Bottler of St. Thomas, the late Sarah and the late Abe Bronstein and the late Saul Bottler and Sarah Stone. Loving aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Bessie endured 90 years, 75 of which were spent hospitalized. Many thanks to the staff of Maimonides for all their kindness, and particularly to her caregiver Sima Alegria Ben Shabat, and cousin Zelda Mayoff. After all her suffering, Bessie is finally at rest. Graveside Service took place at the Hebrew Sick Cemetery, Montreal, on Sunday, July 1, 2001. Shiva at 81 Ridelle Ave., Toronto. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons Inc., Montreal. “You were well loved, Bessie”

Hy Nickow

Hy Nickow, (Hen), On January 25, 2001. adored husband of Adrienne, nee Wax, devoted father of Ross (Marcia), Glenn (Jane), Todd Nickow, and a daughter, Marsha Niles; awesome grandfather of Andre, Alex and Camille Nickow; faithful brother of the late Martin (Nita) Nickow; loving son of the late Louis and Minnie Nickow; fond son-in-law of Blanche and the late Harold Wax. President of General Loose Leaf Bindery, CPA, Attorney, Cub Scout Leader, Temple Officer, Graduate of Northwestern University and WW II Veteran. Services at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 28 at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Rd., Northbrook. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, P.O. Box 4809, Palos Verdes, CA 90274, www.pancan.org or Temple Beth-El. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funeral, William Goodman Funeral Director, 847-229-8822, www.legacy.com

Adrienne and Hy Nickow
Adrienne and Hy Nickow

Jack Mayoff

Jack Mayoff, (Sam), (shown above with wife Libby) On September 20, 2000 passed away in Florida. Beloved husband of Libby, father of Rena, Steve, Buddy, Honey (Wittenberg) and the late Howard. Predeceased in 1965 by his first wife Doris . Brother of Stanley and the late Moe, Ann, Ben, Saul, Israel, Siggy and Berke. Grandfather of Garreth Rogers, Debbie and Amanda Mayoff, Keith Mayoff, Morgan, Erica and Seth Wittenberg.

Libby and Jack Mayoff
Libby and Jack Mayoff

Esther Mayoff

Esther Mayoff. (Ush/Sch) On Saturday, February 5, 2000 at age 102. Beloved wife of the late Hyman. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Sol and Essie, Moe and Sarah, and Abe and the late Anne Morantz. Cherished grandmother of Allan and Joey Mayoff of California, Rhona and Richard Pervin, Ian and Randy Morantz, Nancy Mayoff, and Joanna and James Ondrick. Great-grandmother of seven. Predeceased by her brother and three sisters. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and relatives. Esther’s life spanned the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. The family would like to thank the staff of the St. Mary’s Hospital for their kind care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West on Tuesday, February 8 at 3 p.m. Burial at the Jewish Assistance Cemetery, de la SavaneSavane (Section D-10). Donations in her memory may be made to the Golden Age Association, (514) 739-4731.

Esther Mayoff
Esther Mayoff

Nina Diamant

Nina Diamant, (Lei) daughter of Lisa and Max ‘Mottle’ Majew passed away in Tel Aviv, Israel in January 2000 at age 66. Sister of Lillian Novak and Aunt of Lion and Ella.

Ben Mayoff

Ben Mayoff son of Libby and Sam Mayoff, passed away August 27, 1999 in Southern California at the age of 82.  His wife Ruth died in 1993.  He is survived by his (step) children, Fred Gray and Sheila O’Krakel, and numerous grandchildren.  Also survived by brothers Jack Mayoff of Sunrise, Florida and Stanley Mayoff of Montreal, Quebec and many nieces and nephews.   Through the generosity of Ben, numerous Mayoff’s were sponsored for immigration to the United States including Mayoff genealogist, Art Mayoff.

Ben Mayoff

Teddy Mayoff

Teddy Mayoff passed away in Montreal on August 3rd, 1999 at the age of 59 after a valiant fight with cancer.  Teddy leaves his wife Linda, son Jason and daughter-in-law, Marla Mayoff, daughter Melissa and son-in-law Patrick Pelletier, son Darren Mayoff, cherished grandson Sebastian Pelletier and darling granddaughter Amanda Mayoff; Mother-in-law, Hilda After; Brother and sister-in-law Arthur & Sue Mayoff of Benicia, California and sister and brother-in-law Susan and Peter Vamos of Montreal; Brother-in-law of Susie and Peter Henderson of Lasalle Manitoba.  Teddy, a Chartered Accountant found much solace in the innocence of his two grandchildren.  He often spoke of his enjoyments of life and always emphasized how his life had been fulfilled through the joy of his grandchildren.  Those who attended the Montreal reunion will remember Teddy recounting stories, and with his guitar, singing his fun songs for all of us.  Donations may be sent to the Teddy Mayoff Memorial Fund at the Jewish General Hospital.
I will miss you Teddy.
Your brother, Art

Teddy Mayoff
Teddy Mayoff

Eulogy – Teddy Mayoff 1939-1999

“WHY IS A FISH WHEN IT SWIMS? BECAUSE THE MORE IT TRIES, THE MUCH!” Teddy Mayoff, 1962

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