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Emanuel Gellman Obituary
Emanuel Gellman, 85, of Wilmington, NC , formerly of Monticello, NY, passed away October 15, 2008 after a short illness.
He was born May 15, 1923, son of the late Morris and Jennie Gellman.
Emanuel graduated from Monticello High School, where he was captain of the basketball team which went on to win the DUSO league championships. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II, fought in the European theater, and was wounded and awarded several medals including two purple hearts, before he received an honorable discharge. He attended St. Lawrence University, and graduated Brooklyn Law School with an LL. B. in 1951. He was a practicing attorney for over 50 years, was a partner in the law firm Machson and Gellman, served as Village Justice of Monticello, Attorney for the Town of Bethel and District Attorney of Sullivan County. He was past Commander of the Jewish War Veterans, past President of the Sullivan County Bar Association, member of the Elks and past member of the Landfield Ave. Synagogue and Temple, and B'Nai Israel Synagogue of Wilmington, NC.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Jennie Gellman; brothers, Samuel and Issac; sister, Lillyan Machson.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Gellman of Wilmington, NC; daughter, Dr. Michelle Appelbaum and son-in-law, Joel Appelbaum of Bullville, NY; grandson, Edward Apppelbaum of Miami, FL; daughter, Lauren Gellman Tucker; son-in-Law, Sheldon Tucker and granddaughter, Masha Jessica of Wilmington, NC. He is also survived by a sister, Eva Saffron of New York, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC, at 11 a.m., today, Friday, Oct. 17. Burial will take place at B'Nai Israel Cemetery following the service. Family and friends are invited to join us at Coble Ward-Smith today, Friday, Oct. 17 at the Gellman residence, 7702 Monarch Drive, Wilmington, NC, following the burial.
Donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
A service of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403.
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Memories and Condolences
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Richard Rubin
October 18, 2008
Michelle and Family-
I am sorry for the loss of your Father and Husband. I remember him well. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ellen Schorr Sahhar
October 17, 2008
Dear Lauren & Family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad...have very fond memories of him.
Mary Stratton
October 17, 2008
Dear Sally and family,
Was saddened upon reading of Manny's passing. I have many fond memories of working for and with him at Machson & Gellman.
Jerry & Belle Rosenberg
October 17, 2008
Dear Sally.
We Extend our deepest sympathy for your loss.
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