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Max Sher Obituary

SHER - Max: Max H. Sher died in his home in Long Beach at the age of 93 on 3/26/16. Max was a loving and devoted husband to Rita. He was the son of Simon and Ida and preceded in death by his sister Gertrude and brother Col Harry Sher. He was a wonderful father to sons Samuel (Jayne) and Neal (Judith). He is survived by grandchildren, Melissa (Daron), Cindy, Heidi (Adam) and Jodie, and great grandsons Evan, Gabriel, and Zachary. Also, nieces and nephews, including Robert (Arlene) and Stephen (Suzanne). Max was an Army combat veteran in WWII, in the South Pacific theatre including Philippines and New Guinea, and among the first US soldiers to enter Hiroshima after VJ day. He was a talented artist who enjoyed drawing and painting. He lived his entire life as a gentleman and with dignity. Donations to Metropolitan Jewish Hospice Service: https://mjhsfoundation.org/donate.

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Published by Newsday on Mar. 29, 2016.

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Keith schare

June 13, 2016

could someone provide a phone number for Rita? I would like to give her my condolences.
Keith Schare
516-902-8424

Keith Schare

June 13, 2016

It was my pleasure to live next door to Mac for many years. He was always wonderful to me and my family. I have wonderful memories coming into his house and spending time with Mac and Rita. I'll miss him.

Elisa Cohen

May 2, 2016

Elisa & Larry Cohen are so sad to hear of Mac's passing. He and you all were wonderful friends to our family , especially Mom and will be missed. Our deepest sympathies to everyone.

Kenneth Rappaport

May 1, 2016

We are saddened by your loss. Max was a longtime and very second and caring friend to our mother and father, Ruth and Ben. We will miss him. With condolence,Ken and Elisa Rappaport

David Breier

March 30, 2016

I will miss stopping by to visit him and Rita. No matter how badly he felt he never complained and always asked how my folks were. I will also miss the times I dropped off Purim and Rosh Hashana baskets and seeing the smile on his face. When I worked at the caterers I would bring home food and share with him and Rita. He was always grateful. A great landlord and a kind human being. Of course I will still come by and say Hi to Rita.

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