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Stephen Greenspan Obituary

Stephen Greenspan July 19, 1941 - Feb. 18, 2009 Beloved husband to Ann, father of Alison and Melissa (Jonathan), grandfather to Sabrina, brother, uncle, and friend to all, passed away after a long battle with ALS. Steve's passing leaves many broken hearts. But his sense of humor, his pure heart, humility, devotion to his wife and family, and love of life ensure he will never be forgotten. Services will be held 11 A.M. on Sunday, February 22, at Congregation Beth David in Saratoga, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Steve may be sent to ALS Therapy Development Institute c/o Vanessa Winfield, 215 First St., Cambridge, MA 02142 or www.als.net (Get on it 4 Steve Greenspan Fund) - or to AUGIE'S QUEST, Attn: Andi Sass/MDA - 3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd., #550, LA 90034 SINAI MEMORIAL CHAPEL (408) 297-3636

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Feb. 20, 2009.

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Bryan Shuman

February 24, 2009

Ann, Allison and Melissa:

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to all of you. As we say:
HaMakom Yenachem etchem btoch shaarei avelei Tzion v'Yerushalayim - May Hashem comfort you amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Sincerely,
Bryan, Tobi, and Eitan Shuman

Stan Shuman

February 23, 2009

Dear Ann, Allison, and Melissa,

I am very sorry for your loss.

Stan Shuman

Jodi Abudarham

February 22, 2009

Ann, Alison and Melissa,

My heart goes out to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Much love,

Jodi, Jacob, Yael and Joshua

Augie & Lynne Nieto

February 20, 2009

Our hearts go out to your family, and we vow to continue the fight to erradicate this horrific disease.

We wish you peace.

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