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Sandy Seide (Lockport, NY) posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Always a positive and helpful friend going back to our days at Franklin, you will be missed.
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Harvey Meislin (Tucson, AZ) posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Mel was a great guy and a wonderful father. He always had a smile and a nice thing to say. A great sense of humor. My condolences go out to Cindy and her family.
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Miriam Sterk (Scottsdale, AZ) posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Dear Cindy, Rob, Sean, Kenneth and family
We are so saddened to hear of Mel's passing. In thinking of Mel, I am reminded about so many happy times we shared together beginning with his trips to Duluth with his grandfather to visit the family; our visits to Rochester during college and graduate school; shared family occasions and trips to Arizona. As difficult as the last two years of Mel's battle with cancer has been, his journey was comforted by your strength and support and the love of family and friends. We want you to know that our thoughts are with you at this time and hope that the happy memories will help you with your loss. Sorry we can not be in Rochester today with you but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Mimi, Sam, Dahlia, Erik, Ava, Jacob, Ethan, Anna and Evan
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Marsha Beatty (Rockton, PA) posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Rob,
Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Take care,
==Marsha
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Darrell and Steve Gawlik-Lewis (Rochester, NY) posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss...
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Roberta Kornfeld Gordon (Portland, ME) posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Dear Family...I remember moving into 1650 East Avenue in September or 1964 and being "taken care of" by the whole family. The kindnesses extended to me and to my aunt, June Fidelman, will always be in our hearts. Mel, as everyone else, was a gem. Our sympathy to all...
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Mandy Hartman (Rochester, NY) posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Earl, Dan and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Lana Torre (Fairport, NY) posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Cindy, I am so sorry to hear of Mel's passing. Your strength is admirable.My prayers are with you
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Karen Bruzonsky (Gilbert, AZ) posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Cindy, Rob, Sean, Kenny and family-
In 1992 Melvin and Cindy came to our home for the first time. Our daughter Adria was 3 years old and Alisa was 17 months. Uncle Melvin was soon a big hit with our girls. As soon as Steve and I met Melvin we made an instant connection. He and Cindy always made an effort to see us each time they came to Arizona. We attended many family functions together and at most of them we sat with Melvin and Cindy. Melvin was a wonderful man, with a great sense of humor, a very caring man, full of compassion, a true mensch in every sense of the word, we will miss him greatly and our family will never forget him and his kindness.
We are sorry that we were not able to attend the funeral today. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this sad time.
Love, Karen, Steve, Adria and Alisa
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Phyllis Cohen (Edina, MN) posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Dear Cindy,
We just want you to know we are thinking of all of you and send our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Mel.
I fell in love with Mel when I was 7 years old and I have saved the special picture of the two of us to prove it. He came to Duluth to visit his great uncle with his grandfather.
The family was so excited for his visit. They did everything but have a parade in their honor. I fell in love instantly with this tall, good looking, fun loving fellow who put up with my shenangans the whole time he was there. I never left his side and he never complained and in fact he encouraged me. As we grew older, we have been fortunate to share many simcha's together in Rochester, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The memories will always be cherished. He was such a special gift to all and he will be missed.
Love, Phyllis and Earl Cohen
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Dave Lisi (Rochester, NY) posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Earl & Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. May Mel now rest in peace and as the time passes, and as your family returns to life's routine, may you all continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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DJ Wells (Fairport, NY) posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
To The Gurell Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Morris Rosenbaum posted a condolence
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Dear Aunt Cindy, Rob, Sean, and Ken...We are all deeply saddened that Uncle Mel is no longer with us. He was truly a wonderful person in every sense of the word, and he will be forever missed. Love always, Morris, Jackie, Sarah, and Anna.
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Alyssa Navarette posted a condolence
Saturday, October 25, 2008
The loss of Uncle Mel is sad beyond words. I can honestly say that there was/is no other person who made me feel as special as he did. His presence will be greatly missed. Doug, the boys, and I wish you and your family comfort and blessings during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you all.
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Howard and Georgia Chait posted a condolence
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Dear Aunt Cindy and family. All of our love and heartfelt thoughts and blessings go out to you. Uncle Mel blessed the world with light and added joy to our hearts.
Love, Howie and Georgia
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Aleza Freeman and family posted a condolence
Thursday, October 23, 2008
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Mel. He has had a huge place in my heart since I was a little girl. I've always considered my cousin with the rhyming name one of the kindest, friendliest and coolest people I'd come across. I will never forget doing the Electric Slide with him at my wedding! My family's thoughts are with your family.
Love,
Aleza, Howard and Evan Freeman
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Joan and Bob Clar posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Dear Cindy and family,
We were so saddened to learn of Mel's passing. We'll always remember Mel's kind smile and good humor. Our hearts go out to all of you and hope good memories will sustain you.
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Charlene and Stan Caplan posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of Mel's passing. He was so nice to be with...very warm, funny and a good person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Charlene and Stan
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Andrea and Matt Gilbert posted a condolence
Monday, October 20, 2008
Dear Ken and family,
We are sorry to hear of you father's passing. You are all in our thoughts.
Love Matt and Andrea
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ANN MARIE GAFFNEY posted a condolence
Monday, October 20, 2008
HEARTFELT SORROW FOR YOUR LOSS.
MEL WAS SUCH A HUGE SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE ON OUR HIGH SCHOOL REUNION TEAM. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US.
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Marsha and Larry Chait posted a condolence
Monday, October 20, 2008
Dear Cindy and family,
Words can't express our sorrow on the news of Mel's death. He was a wonderful friend for over fifty years and will be sorely missed. May you all celebrate the kind,loving, generous life he lived.
Love,
Marsha and Larry
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Todd Bernhard and Sandra Kinel posted a condolence
Monday, October 20, 2008
Mel was such a kind soul and we were so saddened to hear the news. Our thoughts are with you.
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Lynda and David Newman posted a condolence
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Dear Cindi and family, I was so saddened to read of Mels passing. We shall always remember his wonderful smile and kindness to all who knew him. Our prayers are with you and your family. Fondly Lynda and David
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Lynne and Barry Goldberg posted a condolence
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Dear Cindi, Earl and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Mel's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences and sympathy on your tremendous loss.
Fondly,
Lynne and Barry
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Donna and Norm Lederman posted a condolence
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Dear Cindi and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Mel's death. We send our deepest sypathy to all of you and please know that we are thinking of you.
Love,
Donna and Norm
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Shelley and Len Zwas posted a condolence
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Dear Cindi and Boys-
It's impossible to put into words how sorry we were to hear of Mel's passing.
Please know we are sending our love, thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Love, Shelley and Len
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Aubey & Carol Dankner posted a condolence
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Dear Rob, Earl & Family. We were so sorry to hear of Mel's passing.He was a wonderful human being kind and
compassionate. May you all have no more sorrow for many many years to come and may he rest in peace.
Fondly,
Aubey & Carol
Visitation
The family will receive friends at 60 Middlebrook Lane on Thursday, October 23, 2008 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM and Friday, October 24, 2008 from 2-4 PM.
Service Info
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 2 PM in the Main Sanctuary of Temple Beth El (139 Winton Rd S.).
Interment
Temple Beth El (Range 10) Section of Mt. Hope Cemetery
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