Melvin Barkin Estroff

Dear Elsie, I am so sorry to hear about Mel and as I've been there and know what you are going through, I want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and Freddie and your family. Love you and think of you often Naomi Lee

Melvin Estroff touched so many lives in such a positive way- a loving husband and father, helpful to all his family, and my good friend. I will truly miss our many discussions. Elsie, my dear,dear, friend, our prayers and thoughts are with you. Mel devoted his life to making this a better world through teaching and his many interfaith and community activities-a true model for all of us to emulate if we are to have a peaceful world.
Memories are like a bank account-we deposit them...

To Freddi, Elsie and the Family of Melvin Estroff...

Below is a poem I co-wrote long before I first knew you and your parents! What Jill said is so true...wish he could hear the tributes...

Old Shoes

Give your oldest pair of shoes to me
to wear
When in times of many tears and new erasures
you shall not find
A kinder face, a closer place
A home to rest your heart in.
Then, Stop Tears!
Spring happens to you, too
And...

Mel was our political and philosophical soul mate, and he will sorely be missed. We also shared a strong mutual interest in Southern Jewish history, and he leaves a void there too. He was a great man and a good and caring man - someone who made a difference. Sally and I are saddened at losing him, and we feel the void he leaves. Our sincere condolences to his family.

Susan and I join all the people in Estrovia, Melvin's light hearted name for our families,in mourning his loss. He was a one of a kind in a very GOOD WAY. I will always remember Melvin and Elsie for their smiles,humor and hospitality. People like Melvin don't come around every day. Mel, you lived an exemplary life of service and love extended to all, regardless of color,religion,economic status. I say, bon voyage as you sail away to your ultimate destiny, surely a place in HASHEM'S KINGDOM....

I am reminded of the good times we shared so many years ago. Let the happy memories help you and your family during this difficult time.
Fondly Marilyn Signer

I was so sorry to learn of Mel's death. My love goes out to Elsie. May your wonderful life together provide cherished memories at this very difficult time.Laura Waller

A wonderful man-we have many fond memories of him.
Susan Shepard and family