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Marcelyn Raffelson Obituary

Raffelson, Marcelyn SAN DIEGO -- Marcelyn Patricia Raffelson, was born in Los Angeles on September 11, 1929, and lived her entire 84 years of life in San Diego. A tenacious lover of life, Marcy passed away peacefully on February 9, 2014, with her loving and adoring husband of 61 years, Marshall, at her side. She was the mother of Cheryl Berger and Michelle Silverman, and mother-in-law of Randall Berger and Scott Silverman. She was the devoted and proud grandma of Lindsey Berger-Garland (David), Heidi Berger, Andrew Berger, Jessica Silverman, and Gracie Silverman. Beloved sister of Irving Hosenpud (deceased), sister-in-law to Edythe Weinberg and Anita Hospenpud. She graduated from UCLA, where she met the love of her life, Marshall. They raised their daughters during the 51 years they lived in Point Loma, where they had a thriving real estate brokerage business. Special thanks to the dedicated, caring and incredible staff of the Vi at La Jolla Village. Services will be on Thursday, February 13th, at 10 a.m. at El Camino Cemetery at 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92121. Services directed by Am Israel Mortuary, 619-583-8850.

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Feb. 13, 2014.
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i adored Marcey,
We played Pan for years. My husband Carl gave her allergy shots. We were close at one time.

I thought of her often and Marshall too!.

I send lots of love to all the family

Ethel Lipschultz and family

February 14, 2014

Dear Michelle and Scott, Your Mom was a sweet friend. She will always be in my thoughts.
Shirley Kobernick

February 14, 2014

Remember when I first started in real estate in 1995. Marcy was always there to answer questions and teach me how to do things. Always had a laugh doing floor time and finding out what phone line was ringing. Thoughts with the whole family. Robert Tripp Jackson

Robert Jackson

February 13, 2014

Our thoughts are with all of you.
In loving memory of your wife, mother, and grandmother.
With love, The Seltzers
Karen, Brian and Family

February 13, 2014

My best to you and your family Marshall during this difficult time.

Tim Adler

February 13, 2014

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