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marcia falk posted a condolence
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Dear Sy and Family,
I just learned the sad news of Karen's passing and wanted to extend my condolences to you and your beautiful family.
Karen and I shared many wonderful experiences during the years I lived in Rochester. First, getting to know her at the store at 12 Corners in the early years was always a pleasure in shopping. Later we crossed paths as volunteers at the JCC, Jewish Federation, and at the Jewish Home. Her genuine warmth, embracing personality and intelligence made it easy to be friends with Karen. I think of her with great fondness and extend my deepest sympathy to her entire family at such a sad time.
Sincerely,
Marcia Falk
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David and Jennie Kroll posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Our thoughts go out to Karen's family during this difficult time. Karen was a wonderful person with a huge heart. May the memories we all have with her live on forever. Our condolences - The Krolls.
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Judy Levy posted a condolence
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Sy, I am so sorry for the loss of Karen. She was a wonderful woman. My heart goes out to you.
Judy Levy
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Lori Sales Kline posted a condolence
Friday, September 23, 2016
Deares Deb:
So sorry for your loss. Didn't know about it until today. I am here for you--what4ever comfort I might offer.
Please feel free to call me at 512-222-8567, I'd love to hear from you.
Warmest regards--love 'ya,
Lori
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Ilana and Merwyn Kroll posted a condolence
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Karen was a warm and loving person who served as a role model for so many and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Most of all, she will be missed by her family, who were devoted to her as she was to them. Everyone has fond and special memories of Karen. May these memories be a source of comfort in the years to come.
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Tamara (Kroll) & Dan Nemo posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Our thoughts go out to the entire family with this tremendous loss. Karen was such a special person and her love will stay forever in our and many other's hearts. With love, The Nemos
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Miriam Yudelson Katz posted a condolence
Friday, September 9, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. My mind fills with memories of walking to Pantastic to buy my mother yet another kitchen gadget as a gift and of my Chavura-only bat mitzvah in your beautiful home. Karen always treated me as a full person, even though I was in fact such a little kid at the time. May your memories bring you comfort. Hamakom yinachem etchem b'toch shaar aveilei tzion v'Yerushalayim.
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Dave Rogachefsky posted a condolence
Friday, September 9, 2016
Sy, Bruce and family; my heartfelt condolences on your loss---one which is most certainly shared by the entire community (and for good reason). May your cherished memories grow stronger with each passing day.
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Michele Scher posted a condolence
Friday, September 9, 2016
Dear Sy, Bruce, Karen, Debbie and Anne (and grandchildren + great-grandchildren),
I am very saddened to hear of Karen's passing. She was always warm-hearted, caring, and loving with a generous soul and jovial spirit; and, I will always remember her fondly. May you be comforted during this time of sorrow by your memories of her beautiful love and life.
Warmly,
Michele Scher
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Judy &mark alderman posted a condolence
Friday, September 9, 2016
To the Zivan family
Karen was a very caring and loving person.We always enjoyed her smile and company. She will be sadly missed.
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Mollie Herman posted a condolence
Friday, September 9, 2016
My condolences to Debbie, Sy and Bruce. I have wonderful memories of spending many hours in your home and always feeling warmly welcomed by Karen. She was a lovely, caring presence. I hold all of you in my thoughts.
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Deanne and Jack Levy posted a condolence
Friday, September 9, 2016
May she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sy and their lovely family.
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Jacqui Lipschitz posted a condolence
Friday, September 9, 2016
So sorry for your loss - your Mom was one of the nicest people and I loved bumping into her as often as possible...!! I wish you all long life...!
Sending hugs to the whole Zivan family who are so precious to us...
Jacqui, Wayne, Gabi and Matt
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Beth Freeling Gusenoff posted a condolence
Friday, September 9, 2016
Karen was a truly remarkable woman with a beautiful perspective. I enjoyed my visits with her so very much when she came into the office or when we saw each other in the community. Sy and Karen were a power team and couple. Karen and Sy were like one fluid word and when you heard their names you thought " exceptional people" -we are all in the best hands! Karen was SO proud of her family with every reason to be. May you all be comforted and have strength by the most special memories
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Robin (Tover) and Shaya Berglas posted a condolence
Friday, September 9, 2016
We were so saddened to hear the news of her passing. I remember meeting her at a Zivan-Tover simcha and she was so beautiful and full of life. My parents from LA were so fond of her..
HaMakomYenachem Etchem Btoch Shaar Aveilei Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Our love and condolences to the entire family.
Robin (Tover) and Shaya Berglas
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The Weintraub Family posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
So sorry to hear about Karen's passing.
May her memory be a blessing to family & friends.
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Deb Kroll Goodman posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. The world has lost an amazing person. May you find solace in her memory.
-deb kroll goodman
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Toby & Bob Silverman posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Dear Sy, Bruce & Debbie,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Karen, our long ago neighbor. She was always upbeat and was certainly a strong and positive member of the Jewish community as well as the community at large. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. We, as well as all who knew her, will miss her.
Toby & Bob Silverman
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Maxene Greenfield posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Karen will be so missed; she was bright, beautiful, warm and wonderful. Hearts are broken tonight.
I am very, very sorry for your great loss.
Thoughts, prayers and love to Sy and her beloved family.
Maxene
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Robin and Ron Wettenstein posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Bruce and Karen,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May you Mom's memory always be a blessing.F8
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Sue Hurwitz posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
I am saddened to learn of Karen's passing.
It was impossible not to feel like you were anything other than family in her presence. It was my good fortune to have met Karen the first week Pan - Tastic opened. Her's was singularly unique store ,which to date remains an unparalleled standout.
It was because of her authentically warm, welcoming and embracing demeanor , I was instantaneously transformed into a Pan-tastic Loyal !
An truly exceptional woman. Her passing will leave a void in the heart of many.
*Thank you Karen, for all your many gifts.
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Miriam and Howard Rudnick posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Dear Sy, Bruce and family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a wonderful woman. May her memory be for a blessing and bring you comfort.
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Bert Rapowitz posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
My deepest sympathy on your loss of a wonderful wife and mother. May her memory always be a blessing to your entire family.
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Jodi Atkin posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
As a young woman becoming involved in the Jewish community many years ago I was touched by Karen's generosity and warmth. She made me feel welcome and competent at whatever task I had taken on. Her pride in family always shined through in conversation. Her welcoming manner and dedication to the community is something I will always remember. May her memory be for a blessing
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Sharon and Martin Rose posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
We extend our deepest sympathy to you on your loss. We wish you comfort in your beautiful memories of Karen.
Sharon and Marty Rosee
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Helen and Howard Kashtan posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Sy and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. May her memory be for a blessing. Helen and Howard
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Bruce Temkin posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
My deepest condolences to Sy, Bruce and Debbie. Karen's smiling face and jovial presence comforted me, supported me and followed me from Temple Beth El, to Brighton High to NYC and back to Rochester. She and Sy were the pillars of an unbelievable support system to me and my family when I first came out, and were pioneers at a time when LGBT awareness within the Jewish community (and certainly at Temple Beth El) were nil. Karen never shirked from adversity, and was a brave and vocal voice against hatred and intolerance.
I am happy that she was able to share in my recent simcha, and join me and my (now) husband last summer at our engagement party at Bristol. But the world has lost a compassionate, caring and powerful force. I know that her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren will carry on her legacy.
May her memory be as a blessing.
Bruce Temkin
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Justin and Louise Vigdor posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
We are truly saddened at news of Karen's death.
She was, indeed, a pillar of the community and
our sympathy goes out to the entire family.
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Bonnie Abrams posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Dear Sy & family,
Karen's passing is a loss to our entire community. We have so many memories of the two of you - working with you, laughing with you. Though there are no words that can comfort at this sad time, know how much you are in our hearts and thoughts. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
In friendship and sympathy,
Bonnie Abrams & Jonathan Rich
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