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Samuel Smookler Obituary

SMOOKLER, Samuel E. "Sam" Of Needham, formerly of Brighton on Friday, October 24, 2008. For 55 years, he was the beloved husband of Arlene F. (Weiss). Loving father of Gail Smookler & Richard McLaren, Karen Smookler & Todd Livingston and Lewis Smookler & Cameron Newcomb. Adored grandfather of Leigh & Jaye McLaren, Nick & Arielle Whooley, Ashley, Marissa, Cheryl Lynn, Kaili and Caiden Smookler. Dear brother of Sidney Smookler, Dr. Edward & Phyllis Smookler and the late Harold Smookler. Services at the Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard St., BROOKLINE, on Sunday, October 26 at 1:00pm. Burial in the Kehillath Jacob Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance through Sunday evening and Monday & Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8pm at his late residence. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 25, 2008.

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Eric Greenstein

October 30, 2008

Sorry to hear of Sam's passing. My memories are always warm when stopping over to the house in my youth. The bond between the brothers always has impressed me. Regards to all the family.

Ric Greenstein

Mike Sullivan

October 29, 2008

Sorry to hear of your loss.
our thoughts are with you during
this sad time.
We were out of state this past weekend
sorry we missed the funeral.


Sully & T

Cynthia&Vivian Epstein

October 25, 2008

My Mom and I send our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We wish we could be at the funeral,but it is hard for her to get around on foot,and I do not drive.She also suffers from short term memory loss,but she remembers the past well,as she spoke of Sammy well,and the good cousin he was.God Bless you all.

Paulette and Joel Kandel

October 25, 2008

Sam will always hold a very special place in our hearts. He was muched loved and will be greatly missed. We know he is in a better place and will never be forgotten.

Mike & Justine Whooley

October 25, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy.

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