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Morton White Obituary
He leaves his wife of over 60 years Alice (Snyder) White, two sons, Barry and William White both of Worcester, two daughters, Marilyn White of Montclair, NJ and Sharon White of Los Angeles, three brothers Yale White of Worcester, Harold and Theodore "Ted" White of Florida, two granddaughters, Sophia and Marisa Takel and several nieces and nephews. A brother Jacob "Jack" White predeceased him.
He was born in Roselle Park, New Jersey a son of Morris and Rebecca (Glasofer) White. He was raised in Worcester and graduated Commerce High School. He was an Army veteran of WWII and participated in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge.
He owned and operated Morton's Department Store in Spencer with his wife and sons and retired 12 years ago.
He was member Worcester Lodge #600 B'Nai Brith, Temple Emanuel and it's Brotherhood.
Funeral services will be held at 1PM TODAY, JUNE 24th in Perlman Funeral Home, 1026 Main St. Burial will be in B'Nai Brith Cemetery. Memorial observance will be announced at the time of the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Emanuel, 280 May St., Worcester, MA 01602 or to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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Memories and Condolences
for Morton White
Deron Bissett
July 17, 2008
Am very sorry for your loss of your father. We hope you will understand that time will heal your sadness.
Pam and Gary Woodbury
June 28, 2008
We are so sorry for the loss of Mortie. We'll remember his ability to know just where anything we needed was in that wonderful store and his grace, kindness and sense of humor. He was a gem
Kevin and Lori Marderosian
June 26, 2008
Bill and Barry,
We're very sorry for your loss. Our condolences are with you and the rest of your family.
Barry White
June 25, 2008
Dad,
We know you are resting peacefully in heaven. It hurt us to see you suffer, but we'll always treasure the good times we shared. Although you are gone, you will never be away from us, as we are you. Thank you for being the best father in the world. We love you and miss you.
Your loving children,
Barry, Bill, Marilyn and Sharon
Jared
June 24, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Susan Terkanian
June 24, 2008
Please accept my my most profound sympathy at Morty's passing. Thinking of him brought me back to my "growing up" days and the department store in Spencer. How I loved to go in there and look around! It was like a mini-Spag's, only Morty knew where each and every thing in the store could be found. If you couldn't find what you were looking for, just ask Morty: he'd find it in an instant. It makes me think of the Girl Scout gear I got there or the sewing patterns and material I bought for school projects. Morty will forever be one of Spencer's "institutions" in our history. You can't think of him without smiling. May he rest in peace.
Dr. Timothy C. Hoffman
June 24, 2008
Alice, Bill and Barry you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. Morty will be of Blessed Memory and was such a Mensch! We will miss him dearly. May G-d send you His comfort.
Dr. & Mrs. Timothy Hoffman & Family
Longtime Customers
June 24, 2008
To the entire White family,
We were sad to hear the news about your father,and enjoyed many years of shopping at his store. May God be with you all!!!
The Barrell Family
June 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike Sweet
June 24, 2008
Bill and Barry, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. He was a good man. May He Rest In Peace
Jim Naff
June 23, 2008
Bill and Barry,
I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. My mother loved shopping at your father's store for our school clothes. I remember him being a very nice man.
Barry Newman
June 23, 2008
To the White Family..sorry to hear of your loss. We lived next door to Teddy White and family for many years. I lost my dad, Mort Newman about a month ago too.
My sympathies to the White family.
Barry Newman.
Fran Marderosian
June 23, 2008
Barry and Bill, So very sorry for your loss, your dad was a hard worker and had a great sense of humor and a friend to so very many.
June 23, 2008
Billy and Barry,
We are sorry for your loss.
Denis and Elaine Vallee Spencer
steve folkes
June 23, 2008
Our sympathy to Bill and his extended family, may all the fond memories people express help you through this difficult time.
Steve Folkes
Sheryle (Morrow) Gaudette
June 23, 2008
My condolences to the White family. I have great memories as a kid shopping at Morton's. There was stuff everywhere -- in every nook and cranny -- but Mortie knew just where to find whatever you needed. He was wonderful man. May your memories of him help you through a very diffucult time.
RON SCIASCIA
June 23, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Russell And Annie Dick
June 23, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Cathy & Dan Durgin
June 22, 2008
To The White Family, We are so sorry for your loss-your Dad was a kind and sincere person. He had a great sense of humor. We have known him since we were kids. May he rest in peace.
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