Recently Passed
We note with sadness the departed members listed below. If you are aware of a member that has recently passed and who is not listed below and cannot be found through the search, please let us know at shayam@comcast.net.
William Lane
August 21, 2023 William Lane, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his home on Nantucket, Monday, August 21, 2023 at the age of 96. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and service that will forever be cherished by his family and friends. Born on March 12, 1927, in Brooklyn
Doris Glazer
Shirat HaYam mourns the passing of Doris Glazer. Doris is survived by her sister Renee (Manny), children Judy (Steve) and Mollie, and grandson Isaiah.
Judge Eliot K. Cohen
Shirat HaYam mourns the passing of Judge Eliot K. Cohen. Judge Cohen is survived by his wife Elaine, children Jim and Sandra (Michael) and grandchildren Kayla, Samantha and Lindsey.
Sherman Fein
Shirat HaYam mourns the passing of Sherman Edward Fein (Shep). Sherman is survived by Myra Becker Fein, children Dina Fein (Danny Workman), Sara Levite (Shai), and grandchildren Rachael Workman (Raz Gal), Willy Workman (Mary Anna Workman),Tehilah Reider (Rob Reider), Na’amah Jarnot (Jeoff Jarnot), Zohar Azoulay, Ben Levite (Lianna Donovan), and Jake Levite (Madi Levite); great grandchildren Rafa and Rio Gal, Cash Workman, Dallas Reider, Livi and Ezra Jarnot, Mia Levite, and Ayla Levite.
Jay Wertheimer
Shirat HaYam mourns the passing of Jay Wertheimer. Jay is survived by wife, Lois, children Jeanne (John), Sandra (Jeremy), and Elizabeth (David), and grandchildren, Addison, Micaela and Eli.
William S. Epstein
Shirat HaYam mourns the passing of William S. Epstein. William is survived by his wife Joan.
Dennis Shapiro
Shirat HaYam mourns the passing of Dennis Shapiro. Dennis is survived by his wife Susan, his children Aliza, Rachel and Zachary (Ron Galperin), and his grandchildren, Sasha, Benjamin, Maya and Eli.
Jerry Rappaport
Shirat HaYam mourns the passing of Jerry Rappaport. Jerry is survived by wife, Phyllis, and their family of eleven children, sixteen grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Barbara Mintz
Shirat HaYam mourns the passing of Barbara Ann Mintz. Barbara is survived by husband, Harry, children Rebecca Gerber (Chad) and David Mintz (Rachel) and granddaughters Claire, Charlotte, Leah, Hannah and Delilah.
Morton Kaufman
Shirat HaYam mourns the passing of Morton Kaufman. Morton is predeceased by wife, Dorothy, and survived by children Robert and Julie, and four granddaughters.
Donald Yolish
Shirat HaYam mourns the passing of Donald Herman Yolish. Donald is survived by wife, Jean, his five children and seven grandchildren.
Howard Blitman
Shirat HaYam mourns the passing of Howard Blitman. Howard is survived by wife, Maureen, children Barbara, Lee and Robin and eight grandchildren.
Dr. Robert Sander Shapiro
Shirat HaYam mourns the passing of Dr. Robert Shapiro. Dr. Shapiro is survived by his wife Lois, children Michael (Sheryl), Jeffrey (Mary), and Andrew (Kim), grandchildren Matthew, Molly, Sam, Ben, Lucas, Jadon, and Olivia, and great grandchild Blair.