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Morton Schonfeld Obituary
He was born in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 8, 1926, the son of the late Benjamin and Anna Goldberg Schonfeld. He was a life resident of Wilkes-Barre, where he was a member of the graduating Class of 1944 of E.L. Meyers High School.
A veteran of World War II, he was proud to serve his country with the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 46 as an aviation electrician's mate. Moe, as he was affectionately known, was the recipient of the American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal.
He was employed as a pipefitter by the Pipefitters Union 524 until his retirement.
Moe was a past master of Landmark Lodge 442, F&AM of Pennsylvania. He was an Irem Shriner, a member of the Keystone Consistory and a member of the Irem Temple Golf Association.
Preceding him in death were his wife of 57 years, the former Lois Frederick, on March 18, 2009; brother, Harold Schonfeld; and sister, Sally Sagenkahn.
Surviving are his daughter, Debra Schonfeld, Wilkes-Barre; son, James Schonfeld (Joan), Sheatown; two grandchildren, Benjamin Schonfeld (Danielle) and Julia Marczak (John); and three great-grandchildren, Emma and Natalie Marczak and Alexandra Schonfeld.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made in his memory to Temple Israel, 236 S. River St., Wilkes Barre, PA 18702, or to the Shriners Children's Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
The family expresses their deep gratitude to the entire staff of Guardian Health Care, Nanticoke, for their excellent care and compassion given to Moe in his time of need.
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Memories and Condolences
for Morton Schonfeld
Michael Jezewski
October 13, 2017
Jim,so sorry to learn of the passing of your father. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Gerald & Rose Ann Szychowski
October 12, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Jim and his family on the loss of his father. He was a very nice person. Gerald enjoyed talking to him.
Richard Thomas IV
October 12, 2017
Jim,
My condolences in your loss of your father. I have good memories of him. He made me my first omelette as a young boy. I also remember the wine that he made in his basement. He was a good man.
ANDY MAMARY
October 12, 2017
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY: I HAVE KNOWN MOE FOR MANY YEARS, A GREAT GUY BIG SMILE,ALWAYS READY TO HELP SOMEONE IN NEED. HE WAS LOVED BY ALL HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH. HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE
Betty Saba Gaia
October 12, 2017
Debi, Jim and family - my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear Dad.
Janice Hill
October 12, 2017
Lois and Money were the best neighbors anyone could have. I fondly remember our dinners together. But my fondest memory of Moe was his gardening skills. He grew the most beautiful call lillies and made the best wine from his small vineyard.
My prayers are with the family.
Kevin Kwiatek
October 12, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the Schonfeld Family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debby Harbay
October 12, 2017
Debbie & Family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. May your memories give you comfort and peace.
Tom Wilson, RN
October 12, 2017
Jim, Sorry for your loss.
Patty Gimber-Ruggere
October 12, 2017
Debi, Jimmy ans family,
My condolences are with you all at this time. I know that you have many wonderful memories as do I of Moe and my prayers are with you at this time.
Patty Gimber-Ruggere
Dan & Bev Nagle
October 12, 2017
Jim and family,, May the Good Lord shine down on you and guide you through this difficult time. God Bless
christine yale RN
October 12, 2017
i am so glad that i was blessed to know Mo. He was a gentleman for sure. that beautiful smile and blue eyes. Singing Frank Sinatra with him was priceless. He was a man of faith and he is now home. love and sympathies to Debra and the entire family. He is one of those patients that i will never forget. He was so loved by the staff. thank you for allowing me to care for him. it was an honor.
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