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Carol & Ron Schott posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Dear Faye, We just read about Irwin's passing. Our hearts go out to you and all Irwin's loved ones.
May the good memories keep you well.
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Matthew Wagman posted a condolence
Friday, December 4, 2015
I would like to thank everyone who took the time to be here today to HONOR my father Irwin.Wagman.
What can I say about my father?
----He taught me how to do many things by living his own life in a way that made anyone who knew and loved him very proud to be a part of that life
----He exemplified how to be a good son. ----Honoring his parents in everything
----He taught me how to be a great little brother. ----Caring about his sister all of his days
----He taught me how to be a great father ----Presence, ----He was always there
----He taught me how to be a great husband -----Committed and thoughtful to the very end.
----And, Someday Baruch Hashem I hope to prove he taught me how to be a great Zayde.
MOST of all in all the things he did and the way he lived his life he taught me how to be a good man. He was my hero.
He was a person who was willing to reach out and help, with little notice. In fact, all the cars I saw him push out off the snow as a kid eventually gave him a hernia but it would never stop him from offering to help.
He volunteered for leadership roles in every organization he joined . He was never one to simply sit back and just participate.
He was always there for us children. ---Even distant remote cross country meets, I would suddenly run around a corner and there he was cheering me on.
In the Boy Scouts it was never enough to simply be a parent of a scout
He became scoutmaster and week after week he would attend Meetings and Campouts, Board of Reviews and Court of Honors
It was in the spirit of all the young men he mentored for all those MANY MANY years and THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of HOURS that in his final moments he was still giving me information and suggestions for celebrating our troops 100th anniversary
It Is only now, in my adult life, that I can truly appreciate the TWO THINGS good people like him give that truly sets them apart as
GREAT PEOPLE: Their time. - and-Their caring
While I will miss having my father very much
----I am comforted knowing his sojourn on this earth is finished and he is no longer in any pain.
----I am comforted in seeing all the people whose lives he touched -Gathering NOW. to remember a life well lived.
----I am comforted in knowing that a little part of him will always be a part of all OF his friends and loved ones.
His legacy of service and caring will continue indefinitely……
Thank you again for coming.
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Laurene K Jennings posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Manville and I will miss you Irwin!!
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Bradleigh Kolko posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Faye, our sincere condolences on your loss. We knew Irwin
going back to his work with the Boy Scouts. He was a fine man, and will be missed.
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Bradleigh Kolko posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Faye, our sincere condolences on your loss. We knew Irwin
going back to his work with the Boy Scouts. He was a fine man, and will be missed.
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Faith Krumenacker posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Memories of Irwin…………………….
There are so many – I remember way back when I used to go up to the farm every summer and how exciting it was waiting for Irwin to come home from college and driving into town with Aunt Bea to pick him up. I remember standing in the hall upstairs listening to him playing the oboe. He was very serious about it. I never had an interest in playing an instrument, but did enjoy hearing him. Being on the farm gave me some of the best memories of my life; being with my most favorite person: Aunt Bea and Uncle Willie was right behind her at #2 favorite.
I remember watching Irwin trying to coax Bruce to eat when he was sitting in the highchair (in Warwick) and thinking how patient he was. I didn’t have any idea about what it was to have kids yet and just watched while he got him to eat all his food. He always impressed me as being such a good father. We didn’t see much of each other, but when we were together it was obvious how he cared for and was so attentive to his sons.
My most vivid memory of Irwin is my mother’s love for him. She always referred to him as “my Irwin”. We always told her she loved him more than us!! She never denied it! She always had his graduation picture on display. I still have it……..but it’s in an album.
Whenever we went up to Rochester to visit or pick up Peter we made sure to visit Irwin & Faye. There weren’t too many times, but we always looked forward to those visits. I was also so appreciative that Irwin brought Peter down to Long Island for my mother’s funeral, otherwise he wouldn’t have been able to get here in time since we couldn’t go up and get him.
My most recent memory is of Irwin & Faye calling me after Pete passed away and the long conversation we had and how comforting they both were. I regret that I wasn’t able to meet them in Ft Lauderdale in April when they were going on a cruise. We had planned to meet but it was Breanne’s prom night and we all went to see her before she left.
It’s really so sad that we are all so far away from each other and times like this make me realize how quickly the years are going by. We seem to think of family on certain holidays and at different times of the year, but speaking for myself there are times when I don’t get past the “thinking” part, even though I intend to call or write. Then the moment passes, the call doesn’t happen and the letter or card doesn’t get written and everyday life just goes on until the next time the thought comes along. It certainly isn’t because I don’t want to, it’s just that the moment passes and I miss the opportunity and it just doesn’t happen.
My deepest condolences to all of our family; to Faye, to Anne & Larry, to Bruce, Daniel and Matthew and their families and to Risa and Nathan and their families at this sad time. I know that there really aren’t any words that can ease the pain, and I have heard them all and appreciated the expressions of consolation, but please know that I am truly sorry for the loss of such a loving and much loved member of our family.
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Anne Walowitz posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
TRIBUTE TO MY BABY BROTHER
Family in an extended sense was always important to Irwin.
I remember as children visiting my father's elderly aunts in Williamsburg.
Joining our cousins at picnics in nearby parks.
Second Seder at my mother's parents along with many cousins.
That tradition continued as Irwin and family joined ours at Second Seder.
When he and Fay were married we embraced her family.
There were many family simchas when we all joined together.
I remember coordinating our flights to Portland so we could be together for the Bris of his first grandson, Ari.
I remember his phone calls asking Larry to take a part at the Bat Mitsvahs of Sue's children.
I know that Irwin and Fay attended weddings of second cousins in Florida that seemed too much for me, but family, even extended family, was always important for Irwin.
So I'm glad so many family members have gathered here today, joining his many friends, to pay tribute to my baby brother.
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Mary Ryan posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2015
Dearest Fay, my deepest condolences and sympathy go out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Love and hugs.
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Linda Baker posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2015
I hope that your memories will bring comfort to you and your family. So sorry.
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Herb & Estelle Morris posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2015
Our sincere sympathy to all. Irwin will be sadly missed by all who knew him
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María c Hayman posted a condolence
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Dear Fay and family, my love and deepest condolences. Irwin, always gracious and with a sense of humor. I will miss him.
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Penny Moore posted a condolence
Sunday, November 29, 2015
My condolences to Fay and family for your loss. I will miss Irwin's energy and enthusiasm for life. He was able to put the extra in ordinary!
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Robin Yager posted a condolence
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Fay, Our deepest condolences to you and yours. May God grant you peace in remembering the wonderful times you had together. Robin & Bill Yager
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Carol Hope posted a condolence
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Irwin was as sweet a person as I've ever known. He always had a smile along with a twinkle in his eye. I will miss him greatly.
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Norris DeFisher posted a condolence
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Fay, my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy goes out to you...Irwin was a joy to be around,
always positive, upbeat and supportive to everyone, especially to those of us from Gilda's Club.
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Syd & Sharon Cohen posted a condolence
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Fay & family we're so sad to hear of Irwin's passing. His passing is a great loss to our community. Syd & Irwin were Scoutmasters at Troop 3 at Temple Beth El for many years. He was invaluable to the Troop. They volunteered for the Cancer Children's program Better Day Buddies at Strong together. Syd said that he was so sad to learn of Irwin's passing. He was a true Mensch. May his name be for a blessing.
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Dorothy Raymond posted a condolence
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Dear Fay, I was sorry to hear of Irwin's passing. My deepest condolences. He will be missed.
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Ralph and Olive Ma Robinson posted a condolence
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Our sincerest condolences, Fay. Irwin's love for you was genuine and much admired by both of us.
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Kathy Garbarino posted a condolence
Sunday, November 29, 2015
My deepest sympathies to Fay and her family in this difficult time.
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Adam R. Schott posted a condolence
Sunday, November 29, 2015
My deepest condolences to Faye and the Wagman family.
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James F Murphy posted a condolence
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Dear Fay, Trudy and I will miss him and his wonderful contributions to our club. Love Jim
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Paul Kroll posted a condolence
Saturday, November 28, 2015
May the love of friends grant you comfort; may the love of God grant you peace.
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Claudette Entenberg posted a condolence
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Fay, I am so saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Doris & John Brownlie posted a condolence
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Fay, we send you loving thoughts and hugs. We will miss Irwin's ready smile and complacent nature.
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Judy Niemira posted a condolence
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Fay, you have my deep sympathy and understanding.
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Margaret Califano posted a condolence
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Fay, my deepest condolences. He will be missed.
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Bob Clark posted a condolence
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Dearest Fay and family,
Our condolences and warmest love are with you from Seattle. Bob Clark and Peter Shalit
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Paul Susi posted a condolence
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Our sincere condolences to Fay Wagman and the entire family.
Paul Susi & Randy Baron
Visitation
Shiva will be held Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at 2470 East Avenue, Apt. 607.
Service Info
Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 30, 2015 at 2 PM at Brighton Memorial Chapel (3325 Winton Road South).
Interment
Interment Britton Road Cemetery.
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