Seymour Gitenstein

I worked for the Gitensteins in New York city, in the Empire State bldg. In the late 60's.

Memories abound.

I have so many memories of our conversations in Florala Health & Rehab.
He enjoyed talking about the past in
Florala. I knew most of the people he
amd Anna were friends with. My Aunt
Cleo Adams Braswell worked for him and
he had a lot of memories of her work
days at the Factory. He came to Hobbie's room most every day. I
continued making him hot chocolate after Barbara Raley moved J.T. back
to Andalusia Manor. He would visit
with everyone on...

In memory of my father Seymour. I loved him so much.
It's hard to believe his passing was over a year ago.

I never met Dr. Gitenstein, but have come to know Susan Gitenstein Assadi and Sami Assadi over the past years. His legacy is not to be forgotten. I'm blessed to still have my father, who just turned 83 years young in Memphis, Tennessee. Like Susan, I listen to his voice messages which are full of humor and always make me smile.

Yesterday was the 1 month anniversary of my father's passing. Every day I still memorialize him by listening to several of his old messages on my cell phone. His voice was distinct and his words of wisdom remain with me. I miss talking with Dad about wonderful movies with as I had one to report to last night. Time is the healer but 'Dad' you will always be alive in my heart.

Melinda, Joe and I visited Seymour a couple years ago. His was taking a nap when we arrived. Nurses told us to wake him as he would surely want to see us. We did. He immediatly recognized all of us and call us by name. He jumped up out of his bed and escorted us to the visitor's area. He just couldn't seem to express how appreciative he was about our visit. He played the piano, and told many stories about Mom and Dad and Florala in general. He was amazing and thoroughly entertained us! He...

Mr. Gitenstein did a lot for Florala and the surrounding area. He employed so many people (including my parents, John and Martha Ray) and helped to make Florala a wonderful place to grow up in. He was a true friend to my parents and to our family. I wish I had the words...
My sincere sympathies to his children and to his niece, Emily.