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STANLEY NAFTALY Obituary
Stanley Allen Naftaly
Jan. 8, 1926 - Nov. 22, 2012
Stanley Allen Naftaly, 86, born in and a lifelong resident of San Francisco, passed away on Thanksgiving. He graduated from George Washington High in 1942 and went on to the University Of California, Berkeley, where he graduated in 1945 at the age of nineteen. Trained as a chemist, Stan was also an avid photographer, spirited tennis player and passionate supporter of the performing arts, particularly opera.
Stan will be remembered for his humility, generosity, kindness and devotion to his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Bryna; son Eric of Daly City; son Bruce, daughter-in-law Sara, and grandson Sam of Seattle; and son Keith and son-in-law Nathaniel of New York City. He is also survived by his brother Arthur and sister-in-law Jackie; sister-in-law Betty, wife of his late brother Richard, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many cherished dear friends.
A private service was held at Salem Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Institute On Aging (www.ioaging.org) in Stanley's memory.
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Katie Eyerly
December 2, 2012
Keith, I suspect your heart, intelligence and amazing talent comes from an incredible family. Your father was no doubt extremely proud of all you have accomplished as so many others would agree.
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