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TITLE, Samuel Hartman
Samuel Hartman Title, 87, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2012 surrounded by his wife Sally and his loving family. A West Hartford native, Sam was born on July 14, 1925 to Melvin and Fancheon Title. He graduated from the Loomis School in 1943 and from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1946. After graduation from West Point, Sam served in the occupation of Japan from 1946 to 1949 and then served in the Korean War. He served ten more years in the Army Reserves. He went in to the insurance business with his father and ran the Title Insurance Agency on Pearl Street in downtown Hartford until 1990. He worked for the National Life of Vermont until his retirement in 1995. He served on the Board of Directors of Mechanics Savings Bank and the Hartford Tobacco Company for 20 years. Sam dedicated his life to public service. He served as Treasurer of the United Way of Greater Hartford for 25 years, receiving its Community Service Award, the United Way's highest volunteer award, in 1980. He served as an officer of Mount Sinai Hospital and on the Board of the Boys' Clubs of Hartford. He also served as treasurer of the Greater Hartford Jewish Federation. An avid golfer and life-long member of Tumble Brook Country Club, he served as its President from 1976 to 1978. Sam is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sally Gershel Title; his sister Elaine Title Lowengard, and his three children. He leaves his son, David and his wife Laurie of Fairfield, CT; daughter Diane Title Harris and her husband, Roger of Overland Park, KS; and daughter Betty Title Feigenbaum and her husband, Seth, of West Hartford. His days were brightened by his ten cherished grandchildren: Kim, Nathan and Chelsea Harris; Russell, Sarah, Jack and Robin Title; and Dana, Max and Maya Feigenbaum.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT. Internment will follow at Zion Hill Cemetery in Hartford. A memorial period will follow at the home of Betty and Seth Feigenbaum, 23 Peaslee Hill, West Hartford. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, October 16-18. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jewish Community Foundation, 333 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117 or to the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, 10 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06106. For further information, directions or to sign the guest book for Sam, visit on-line at www.weinsteinmortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bill Bogle
October 21, 2012
David and family,
I was sorry to hear about your father. I remember him well - what a character! He was way ahead of his time, watching two games on TV at once (and listening to another). So he was a visionary as well as a nice man. My thoughts are with you.
Jennifer Kennelly
October 19, 2012
Dr. Title and family, I was sorry to hear of your loss.
Peter Kohn
October 16, 2012
To the Title Family: Sam was my father's best friend growing up. He was an usher at my parents wedding. My father, Sam, David and I used to go duck pin bowling on Saturday mornings growing up. As youngsters attending our parents parties, Sam always took time to talk to us as a friend and father like figure. At TBCC he was an institution and one our favorite members to imitate with his signature cigar in mouth augmenting how he spoke with a lot of chewing, puffing and speaking continuously with a lot of golf talk. I've heard so many wonderful stories over the years from my father, grandmother and Elaine and Jerry that to know Sam was to love him. Elaine and my mother are very close "sister" like friends and have been for a very long time. The Judith,Jerome, Andrew and Peter Kohn family albeit shrinking still feels the pain and loss from Sam's leaving this earth but I'm sure he is already playing with Peter Savin, Dick Newfield, Arnie Cartin and man others up in the big TBCC in the sky.
October 16, 2012
Dear Sally and Family:
On Behalf of Mount Sinai Family and Saint Francis Care we would like to send our condolences to you and your entire family.
With Sympathy,
Stu Rosenberg
Nicole Kimball
October 16, 2012
On behalf of the entire Kingswood Oxford School community, we offer our deepest sympathy on the passing of Mr. Title.
Because his wife, Sally Gershel Title '53, and his daughters Betty Title Feigenbaum '82 and Diane Title Harris '77 -- are cherished members of our school family, we feel that Mr. Title was, too, and we mourn his death along with those who loved him.
Please know that we'll keep the family in our thoughts in the days and weeks to come. We are very sorry for your loss, but join you in celebrating the life of a wonderful man.
Nicole Kimball, Dir. of Alumni and Constituent Relations, Kingswood Oxford School, West Hartford, CT
October 16, 2012
Dr. Title and Family:
Margo and I send our deepest condolences to you and yours.
Gale Deming and Margo Burns
Bloomfield Public Schools/BFEP
Tony Vuolo
October 16, 2012
On behalf of the entire Jennings School staff and community, our deepest sympathy on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathy Newman
October 15, 2012
To the Title Family. I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up with Laurie and Diane but never got to meet the patriarch. My thoughts are with all of you.
henry jacobs
October 15, 2012
Dear Sally,
I am very sorry for your loss. Sam was a friendly and unpretentious man. For a guy with his pedigree, he rejected snobbishness and was fun to be around.
October 15, 2012
Dr. Title -
I wish you and your family my deepest sympathy at this time of your loss. May sharing many fond memories of your father help to give you comfort at this time. From the article regarding his life, he was truly an inspirational man.
Sincerely,
Susan Totilo-Smith,
Burr Pre-K
Jeff Fusco
October 15, 2012
Dr. Title,
My most heartfelt condolences to you over the loss of your father; your family is in my prayers.
Andrea Leonardi
October 15, 2012
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your entire family at this sad time. May your memories of love and family comfort you in the days to come.
Sincerely,
Betsy Warner Mayer
October 15, 2012
Betty and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your dad. I hadn't seen him in a long time but know he will be missed by many! He was a great man. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Eileen Roxbee
October 15, 2012
The Sherman School Community sends our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Samuel Title. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Vicki Shechtman
October 15, 2012
I have so many found memories of Uncle Sam growing up. He was such a big part of our lives on Juniper Lane, Our house in VT. and in the neighborhood. He will be missed by all.
October 15, 2012
Our very deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat and Sue Brand Fairfield, CT
Karl F.W. Linger
October 15, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Ginger Emme
October 15, 2012
I'm so sorry! Our thoughts are with you. I will always have fond memories of Sam at Title Day.
Nancy Bernstein
October 15, 2012
Sally, Elaine and family,
You were my first friends in moving to Hartford almost 30 years ago. My favorite line of Sam's was " my favorite day to play golf was any day that ended in a Y.." Sam had a zest for life and a love of community, but most importantly family. May his memory be for a blessing.
Anne Pasco
October 15, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies in this time of loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
October 15, 2012
Sally and Family my sympathy and thoughts are with you. Sam will be missed in the community he was a terrific person. I enjoyed working with him. Dale Gray
Cathy Muir
October 15, 2012
Deepest sympathy.
Perry & Susanna Liu
October 15, 2012
Dear David and Family, Our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family during this sad time. Our thoughts are with you.
Scott Marsland
October 15, 2012
My condolences for your loss.
Susan Dunn
October 15, 2012
I had the great privilege of knowing Sam through his work at United Way. In his role as treasurer for more than two decades, he worked hard to ensure that staff and volunteers kept a close watch on overhead expenses. Sam took his role as a steward of donors' dollars as a sacred trust. After leaving active board duty he continued to keep in touch with us at United Way -- his support always welcomed. He will be missed.
Lindajeanne Schwartz
October 15, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dina Battaglia
October 15, 2012
My sympathy for you and your family. You will all be in my prayers.
Vickie Zadravecz
October 15, 2012
My sympathy to you and your family. Thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Mike and Sandra Sullivan
October 15, 2012
We were saddened to hear of the passing of a truly great man. We have many fond memories of times spent with Sam, and know that he'll live on in the hearts of everyone whose lives he touched.
Diane Perruzzi
October 15, 2012
Dr. Title,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Remember the wonderful memories.
Diane Perruzzi
Fairfield Public Schools
Shirley Okerblom
October 15, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Gerry & Lisa Amodio
October 15, 2012
Sally, Betty & Family; We are deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Sam. He will always be remembered fondly each time we visited your home or when being greeted by him up at Tumblebrook. He will be missed by the entire community. Our deepest condolences.
Mark and Sandy Morawski
October 15, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to you Sally and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
Mark and Sandy Morawski
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