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IRA ROXLAND Obituary

ROXLAND--Ira I., age 78, on February 4, 2022. Beloved husband of Ellen, cherished father of Jon (Cara) and Amanda (Dan), and adored Zayde to Emma, Lily, Benjie, and Zach, all of whom he loved so very much. A lifetime of love and friendship extended to his sister Iris, brother Jean, niece Laure, and nephew Luc, cousins and so many dear friends. Graduate and active alumnus of Columbia University and Cornell Law School, revered and respected attorney and mentor for over 47 years. Train buff and model ship builder extraordinaire, Ira will forever be in our hearts and memory. Memorial service Wednesday, February 9 at 1pm at Riverside Memorial Chapel, Amsterdam Avenue at West 76th Street. Shiva, same location, Thursday February 10, 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in his memory should you be interested.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 7, 2022.

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Harriet Bialstock Dorfman

March 18, 2025

Ira´s name popped into my head today. He was my dad´s faithful associate for many years. May his memory be for a blessing.

Phyllis Schwartz

February 10, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Condolences to your family.

Phyllis Schwartz

February 10, 2022

I´m so sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences to your family.

Donna Munaco

February 9, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to comfort you, Ellen, and your family.

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Memorial Events
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Feb

9

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

Riverside Memorial Chapel - New York

180 West 76th Street, New York City, NY 10023

Feb

10

Shiva

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Riverside Memorial Chapel - New York

180 West 76th Street, New York City, NY 10023

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