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ALVIN GERSTEN
On Thursday, October 21, 2010, Alvin Gersten of Leisure World, Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of 54 years to Claire Gersten; devoted and loving father of Lori (Joe) Gordon, Steven (Susan) Gersten, and Barry (Iris) Gersten; dear brother of Tina (Donald) Grushka and brother-in-law of Tzvi (Pessie) Rosen; adored grandfather of Hannah Gersten, Timothy Gersten, Kara Gordon, David Gordon, Amy Gersten, Mark Gersten, and Todd GerstenA graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 24, 1 p.m., at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park, 14321 Comus Road, Clarksburg, MD. The family will receive friends immediately following the interment at the Gersten residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 2141 Rosecrans Ave - Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245. www.pancan.org Arrangements entrusted toEdward Sagel FuneralDirection Inc.sagelfuneraldirection.com
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