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ALEXANDER CHARLES EMSELLEM
On Thursday, July 31, 2014, ALEXANDER CHARLES EMSELLEM of Bethesda, MD unexpectedly passed away. He was the beloved son of Ury and Toby Emsellem and the loving brother of Drew and Chelsea Emsellem. He was the grandson of Joan and the late Charles Solomon and the late Joseph and Hefsiba Emsellem. He is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Graveside funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2014, 10 a.m. at King David Memorial Garden, Falls Church, VA. Shiva will be observed at the late residence Sunday through Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001 (endorsed by The Rabbinical Council of Greater Washington).
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Memories and Condolences
for ALEXANDER EMSELLEM
Benjamin Broadstone
November 26, 2014
I can't believe it! The memories I had with you! We sucked so much at K.H.A.W.K! That guy won and then came over to our spot and just owned us! We had good times and bad times but the best times were slat times! Hahaha! Gamer bros 4 life!
richard Dawson
November 11, 2014
LOL! I cant believe you're gone! We were friends since 12! I will never forget that time we snuck out and foraged berries and then ran around the neighborhood in Bethesda! So many good memories on webcam! Damn your Mercedes was nice! Shootin H with paintballl guns was sooo much fun! I miss you bro!
deedrea semen
November 5, 2014
We miss you so much Alex! You meant a lot to us not! You really made an impact on our life like nothing ever has! We hope you have our kind of fun in the afterlife! Miss you! ~ The Seamens!
Leonard Cutler
September 9, 2014
Dear Toby,
When I talked to you today and you told me of Alex's passing, I felt as if I had lost a member of my own family. Barb and I have known your entire family as patients and friends for a long, long time - and we can't say how much we grieve for you, Ury, Drew, and Chelsea.
Barb and Len Cutler
September 1, 2014
Toby and Ury
My heart is with you
Susan Amsellem Stake
August 26, 2014
Dear Toby, Ury, Drew and Chelsea,
Words can't express the sorrow at the loss of your brilliant, beloved Alex. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Robin Meszoly
Alyssa & Pete
August 26, 2014
Dear Chelsea and Emsellem family,
We know Chelsea from her days of helping at Disson Skating and just learned of Alex's passing. We are so very, very sorry for your loss. We know the closeness and loving bond of your family and send you wishes of strength to carry you on. May Alex live on through all who loved him so.
Sincerely,
Alyssa Shane & Pete Bockelman
August 25, 2014
Dear Toby and family,
We just learned of your son's passing while at services this past Friday evening. Howard and I want to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
With deepest sympathy,
Diane and Howard Benson
Margie & John Meak
August 23, 2014
Ury and Toby,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your precious son Alex. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy. You and your family are in our prayers.
August 23, 2014
Dear Toby, Ury, Chelsea and Drew, I am so sorry to hear of Alex's passing may your Faith hold you strong.
Sincerely, Lynn Najaka
Polly Sherard
August 18, 2014
Dearest Ury, Toby, Chelsea, and Drew, just heard the excruciatingly painful news of Alex's passing. How unfair. How tragic. Please know you are in my thoughts and in my prayers. Sending all my love, Polly Sherard, and Hallie Sherard.
Marco Paci
August 18, 2014
My deepest condolences... Alex was a very amazing guy, he was always the one to bring smiles to people's faces. He will be missed
Susan Dunn
August 18, 2014
Dear Toby and Ury,
I am deeply saddened to learn of Alex's passing. My heart aches for you. The loss of your child is a tragedy.
I pray that you will feel a measure of God's love and care even in this time of grief and sadness.
With deepest sympathy,
Susan Dunn
Susan Levin
August 15, 2014
Dear Toby, Ury and family...I just learned of the passing of your beloved son and I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. My heart aches for all of you. Sending love your way...
Jason Wooten
August 15, 2014
I am very sorry to hear of Alex ' s passing. He was a very talented and special person. This is a tragic loss. My heart goes out to your family.
Susan Zapolski
August 14, 2014
Dear Toby, Ury, and family -- I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you comfort and peace in this time of sorrow.
August 13, 2014
Dear Toby and Ury,
I am out of the country and just received word of your unimaginable loss. I am so very sorry. I do not have the words to express my heartfelt sorrow. Please know you are in my prayers. Allen Dale
charly Ryan
August 11, 2014
Ury and Toby,
We are so very sorry about Alex.
Please know you and your family are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Charly and family
Carol Walker
August 11, 2014
Dear Toby and Ury. I just learned of
Alexanders passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Matt
August 10, 2014
Dear Toby and Ury and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son, Alex. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Jimmy Mersereau
August 7, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Alex was a great kid. My thoughts are with you all.
August 7, 2014
Dear Toby and Ury:
I am so sorry for your terrible loss. My thoughts are with you during this extremely difficult time.
Wendy Bowers
Nancy Salus
August 6, 2014
Dear Toby & Ury,
Joel and I were so deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your son Alex. Our heartfelt sympathy and thoughts are with you.
With much love, Nancy Salus
Sue Bowers
August 6, 2014
Dear Ury and Toby and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you
Marina Forero
August 6, 2014
Dear Mr., Mrs., Emsellem, Chesea and Drew.
I am praying for you during the time of loss, and I also was saddened to hear about Alex passing. I will never forget the fond memories of Alex. He is in our hearts. It was a great pleasure to take care of him. Pablo, Marina, Alex and Albert Forero.
August 5, 2014
Toby, Ury, Drew and Chelsea -
Burton and I are so saddened by this terrible loss. We send you our love and prayers at this most difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts and hearts.
Wendy and Burton
Ellen de Vreede
August 5, 2014
Dear Ury and Toby:
I am so sorry to hear about Alex's passing. My thoughts are with you.
Love, Ellen de Vreede
Ken Brown
August 5, 2014
Ury, I am so sorry to hear about your son Alex. I cannot imagine the loss and sadness you must feel. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mary, Jim, James, Paige and Ashley Speyer
August 4, 2014
Dear Toby,Ury,Chelsea and Drew,
Words cannot adequately express the sadness we felt upon hearing of the loss of your precious son Alex. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this painful time. Love, Mary, Jim, James, Paige and Ashley Speyer
Molly Hamilton
August 4, 2014
Dear Toby and Ury,
My heart aches for you. Mom and I express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God provide you the Strength and Will to face these difficult days that follow. We love you.
Molly and Mary Hamilton
Cathryn Keller Glass
August 4, 2014
Dear Ury, Toby, Chelsea, and Drew,
We are so shocked and profoundly sad since hearing about Alex's death. Thinking of you and sending love,
Cathryn and Brent
August 4, 2014
Toby and Ury, Suzanne and I very sorry to learn about Alex. we will be praying for your family, John Olson
Lisa Hublitz
August 3, 2014
Dear Uri, Toby, Drew, and Chelsea,
We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. Know that we are thinking of you and hold you in our thoughts.
Lisa, Zach, and Josh Hublitz
Marie-France Bloch
August 3, 2014
Dearest Uri, Toby, Drew and Chelsea,
We are so deeply saddened to hear about your terrible loss. We cannot even imagine how you are all dealing with this pain. We send you our deepest sympathy, our prayers, our love and our support to carry on.
May Alex rest in peace always....
With love,
Nicole and Jean-Paul
Marie-France and Paul
August 3, 2014
To all of the Emsellems, I signed this on Saturday by phone and for some reason it did not get added. Please know that we are thinking of you and knowing how much your special times and family mean to you.
nothing else to say except, sorry
love, wendy/jonathan danziger/ meredith messinger
August 3, 2014
Uri, Toby, Chelsea and Drew,
Jaime and I wish you could be by your side. We are praying for you and your family. We are sorry for this tragic loss of yours.
Maureen and Jaime
Julie Alfaro
August 3, 2014
Mr. Ury and Mrs.Toby my deepest condolences to your family. Alex was such a wonderful,smart young men I will miss him. Julie(Martha and Juan Giraldo)daughter
Mack and Juliet Emsellem / Verdi
August 3, 2014
Alex, we hardly knew you. But we know the world will lose the goodness and compassion being carried by you and we are poorer for it. Now we join and support your parents and family to carry on in honor of your memory.
August 3, 2014
Toby...just shocked to hear that you have lost a precious son. My heart goes out to you and your entire family.
Love,
Susan Silverman (cookie)
Mitch LaBorwit
August 3, 2014
Dear Toby, Ury, Drew and Chelsea - there are no words to tell you how very sorry we are to hear of your terrible loss. We are thinking of you-he was a very special young man! We will see you tater today.
Love,
Mitch and Nancy
Lori Maciulla
August 2, 2014
Dear Toby, Ury, Chelsea and Drew-I am so, so sorry to hear of Alex' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
August 2, 2014
I really can't believe this has happened. I am so sorry.
Love, Mary and Joseph Beyda
Gregory Gerber
August 2, 2014
Dearest Ury,
So sorry to hear about your son...never met him , however, your picture is on my living room wall with Beth Gerber
Brad Dick
August 2, 2014
I am just overwhelmed and so sorry for your loss
Daryl Castillo
August 2, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Alex . He was a special young man and will be missed by all . Love ,Daryl
Harriet Silverman
August 2, 2014
My deepest sympathy and love
Kel Cohen
August 2, 2014
I am so saddened by your loss of Alex.Although we never see one another, you guys are very much a part of me and I feel the pain. Love, Kel
August 2, 2014
It is with great sadness I learn of your loss. Please accept my heartfelt
sympathy. Anita Bobys
Donna Shalala
August 2, 2014
Alex was a special gifted young man my heart goes out to Toby and Ury
Toni and Fritz Footer/Edelstein
August 2, 2014
Dear Toby, Ury, Drew and Chelsea - there are no words to tell you how very sorry we are to hear of your terrible loss. We are thinking of you and will see you tomorrow.
Judi &Jerry Fried
August 2, 2014
Toby and Ury, the loss of Alexander is more than excruciating. Our hearts go out to you and your family..though it's been many years since we've seen you, you are not forgotten..our condolences to your entire family, Judi & Jerry( formerly from Potomac)
August 2, 2014
I am very sad to read of Alex's passing. I remember him as a 12 year old boy at Potomac School-smart and happy. My sympathy to his family. Brendan Sheerin
August 2, 2014
Toby and Ury, my deepest, deepest sympathy.
Love, Susan Bianchi
August 2, 2014
Dear Toby and Ury,
We were so sorry to hear of Alexander's passing. No doubt there is no loss more painful than the loss of a child. Please accept our love and prayers.
Eloise & Doug Poretz
August 2, 2014
Please except our most deepest sympathy
Jayne and Alan
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