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Donald Oshansky Obituary
82, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Utica, NY, passed away Monday, September 13, 2010. Beloved husband of 35 years to the late Audrey (Smith) Oshansky. Loving father of Lori and Judy Oshansky and Amy (Larry) Knopf. Also survived by three grandchildren, Sam, Lexi and Theo Knopf, sister, Janice Parsont, and his companion in recent years, Carol Spencer. He was predeceased by his sister Florence Schwid. While living in Utica, Donald owned and operated Picker's Fashions, a retail bridal store, for many years, where his employees were like family to him. He also taught elementary school, and was famous for entertaining his students with magic tricks and puzzles. Donald was an avid golfer, was proud of his three holes-in-one, and will be sorely missed by his buddies on the golf course. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, www.hov.org. Please visit www.obits.azcentral.com to share memories and condolences.
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October 1, 2010
Dear Carol,
My deepest sympathy to you and Don's family. I know he will be missed by everyone. I so enjoyed playing golf with Don and I have really missed our golf together after I moved, he was a real joy to be around. Beverly was a volunteer with Hospice of the Valley while we lived in Scottsdale and continues to do so here in Nashville so we certainly know the great work they do. I will be making a donation to Hospice on Don's behalf.
May God be with you and the family,
Jim and Beverly Davis
September 19, 2010
Dear Lori, Judy and Amy,
I was so sorry to hear about your father's death in the O-D. It brought back so many memories of our dinners at your house and all of us going to Impelletieri Joe's for lamb chops. Your parents were such good friends to us and of course without them I would never have met Burt. Did you know that he died in Nov. 2007? He was 87 and it was sudden.
I would love to hear from you.
Love Nancy
g t
September 17, 2010
I still have my wedding dress...1983 from Picker's! Mr O came to my wedding with new vests for my male wedding party members when he realized the colors we picked "don't match" so he saved us from a fashion blunder! love you Donald signed gt
September 17, 2010
Carol and the Oshansky family:
It is with great sadness that I learned of Mr. Oshansky's passing. He was my 6th grade teacher at Roscoe Conkling School in Utica, NY. He was a wonderful teacher who kept learning fun and interesting. To this day, friends and I talk about the great experiences we had in 6 th grade. I will always remember him fondly. God Bless Mr. Oshansky....
Gavin Nicoletta
Niskayuna, NY
September 16, 2010
Dear Carol and the Oshansky Family:
My name is Ed Lasek. Mr. Oshansky was my sixth grade teacher at Conkling School. I will always remember him as one of my favorite teachers. His sense of humor, creative ways, and all his magic tricks made sixth grade a wonderful experience. I looked forward to going to his class every day. I also remember him bringing two or three of us to his home to rake leaves for him in the Fall. He was always generous to us and made it an enjoyable job. Years after being in his sixth grade class and opening my own optical business, he was right there to patronize my business. He was sincere and very down to earth. I'm glad I had the oportunity of knowing him. He will always be in my fond memories. God bless him forever. Sincerely, Ed.
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