SAM-TOLKOFF-Obituary

SAM TOLKOFF

New York, New York

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New York, New York
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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TOLKOFF--Sam and Eleanor. Sam (son of Esther and Meyer) and Eleanor (daughter of Ida and Sam Ackerman) of Yonkers, NY, passed away 10 hours apart on March 28-29, two weeks shy of their 71st wedding anniversary. Both raised in the Bronx, the James Monroe High School sweethearts leave behind their...

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Wonderful person I graduated in 1961 from Monroe Sam also taught my older cousins

Mr. T. The man. Rest in peace my teacher and father. So long until we meet again.

K Watkins, JMHS 72'

MrT was an inspiration to all who had the pleasure of his company.A great mind, a gentle leader ,coach,teacher. The Priest in Sneakers.Bless Sam and Eleanor on the next adventure

Robin and Marcy my sincerest condolences to you and your families. I know your parents especially your Dad was very close to my father Sidney and my mother Vicky. I still remember the wonderful memories when your parents came to Indian Head. Again I am so sorry just focus on the wonderful memories Marsha Finkelstein

He was my teacher in high school from 1978 till 1980! He was always my favorite! Rest in piece Mr. T!

Great person and teacher had privilege to see him 2005 at the Monroe reunion Made me and my wife laugh . God Bless and RIP

Sam was my fathers childhood friend and a role model of mine. I dynamic, funny, kind, strong and sweet man. I know he and Pinny are kibitzing in heaven.

I was a young teacher at Monroe and Sam once said to me, "When someone pays you a compliment, don't blush like you do.Just breathe it in and say thank you."