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ALVIN SCHOTTENFELD Obituary

SCHOTTENFELD--Alvin C. age 96, died December 16, 2012. Beloved and devoted husband for 66 years of Pearl (Feller); father of Audrey Stern, Richard (Tanina Rostain), and Karen (Paul) Pyonin; grandfather of Andy (Mira), Joe (Ona-Marie), and Eric Leiwant; Adam (Chingwin Pei) Pyonin, Beth (Lan) Lin, Joseph Schottenfeld, and Mila Rostain; and great-grandfather of Austin, Anna, Dylan, Sydney and Chiara. He was a community leader, businessman, and philanthropist.

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 18, 2012.

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Karen Kalfus Greenbaum

December 19, 2012

Our sincerest condolences...although we only met twice and we are distantly related, Al was a wonderful person and we will remember him always.

Bruce Leiwant

December 18, 2012

May a virtual highway of a lifetime of memories from a fond loving extended family travel with you to keep the links to all of us who care unbroken...

Rita Golub (Schottenfeld)

December 17, 2012

I second my brother's remarks. Alvin was a very special person and my mother and father, Roz and Lewis Schottenfeld thought the world of him and his wife Pearl. My sincere condolences to the entire family on behalf of me, Rita Golub Schottenfeld, and my brother, Mark Schottenfeld.

Liane Mills

December 17, 2012

Dear Pearl, I have very fond memories of Alvin - my next-door neighbor in Lenox for 7 years. He was always so very pleasant to me and my late husband Rod....a very charming, kind and delightful person indeed. I send you my my heart-felt condolences and may God bless you and help you during this very difficult and sorrowful time. With love, Liane Mills.

December 17, 2012

My favorite cousin will always be missed. On behalf of the children of Roz and Lew, Mark & Rita.

Ann & Mel Levy

December 17, 2012

Dear Pearl & Family:
We were saddened by the news of Alvin's passing. We have fond memories of you both. Our sincerest condolences to you and your plentiful family.
Ann & Mel Levy

Alan Leiwant

December 17, 2012

A good man, husband, father, father in law, grandfather, and great grandfather. May he rest in peace.

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