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CHARLES F. SCHIFFER M.D.

1946 - 2013

CHARLES F. SCHIFFER M.D. obituary, 1946-2013, Dedham, MA

BORN

1946

DIED

2013

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Levine Chapels

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Brookline, Massachusetts

CHARLES SCHIFFER Obituary

SCHIFFER, Charles F., MD Age 67, of Dedham, MA, formerly of Albany, New York, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013, surrounded by his family. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Bette (Leban), and his two adoring children Ellen Schiffer Berkowitz (Jonathan) of Dedham, MA; Michael (Lori, z'l) of Port Washington, NY; and his cherished grandsons Noah and Jesse and granddaughter Sydney Berkowitz, and grandsons Jonah and Nathan Schiffer; and his treasured mother-in-law, Avis Leban of Dedham, MA. Charles was also the brother of Myra Unger. While in Boston he worked at the Manet Community Health Center in Quincy. A memorial service will be held at The Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard Street, BROOKLINE on Sunday, June 23 at 12 noon. Interment will be at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury. Memorial observance will follow immediately afterwards at the Schiffer residence through 8:00pm on Sunday, and the family will receive guests on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm with evening minyan at 7:30 pm. Memorial donations may be made to a dedicated fund to be established in Charles' memory at the Rashi School, Boston Area Reform Jewish Independent School, 8000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, MA 02026, or to the charity of your choice. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapel.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2013.

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Joan Muench

July 2, 2013

Dear Bette and Family..Bill and I are deeply saddened. I loved Charles like a Brother. He was a kind, caring, wonderful boss and treated me like family for 25 years. I will miss him. My love and prayers go out to you all.

June 30, 2013

Dear Bette, Ellen, and Michael,
Although we've not been in touch for years, we were moved to hear about your losses and just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry.
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Mickey Curran

June 25, 2013

So sorry for your loss of husband, father , grandfather . I had the pleasure of working with Charles at Manet . I will miss his pleasant demeanor , humor and stories of his wonderful travels. My codolences to all the family.

Debbie Chesky

June 24, 2013

Dear Bette, Ellen and Michael,
I had the pleasure of working with Charles at Albany Memorial and the Rubin Dialysis Center. He was so caring and compassionate of his patients and families. He was so bright and had a great sense of humor. I am so shocked to hear of his passing. I will miss him and his laugh!
He spoke so fondly about each of you.

Donna Roarke

June 24, 2013

My Condolences to the Schiffer family. I had the pleasure of Working with Dr Schiffer at the Rubin center in troy. He was kind and compassionate. We had a lot of laughs too. He is a wonderful person.

ann-marie messinger

June 24, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of the love of your life. Remembering your great love story today and always.

Janice Zamuco

June 23, 2013

Condolences:( I worked with Charles at Manet as well. Will be praying for comfort for your family...

June 23, 2013

I worked with Charles at Manet. He was kind and caring and a pleasure to work with. Rest in peace Charles. Barbara

June 23, 2013

So sorry for your loss.I also lost my husband recently and it's so sad.I miss Charles at work.He was an upstanding gentlemanWe'll miss his stories at lunch.Dottie

Debbie Cerone

June 23, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Charles at MCHC. He was a pleasure to work with and his love for his family was evident every day.

June 22, 2013

Bette, Michael £ Ellen, please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Doc will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Dottie Denham

June 22, 2013

I was saddened to hear this news. I have many wonderful memories of Charles and the family from many years at the Rubin Dialysis Center. My families thoughts are with you. Steve Ketchum.

June 22, 2013

Dear Schiffer Family, I'm so Sorry for your Loss, Please know my Thoughts & Prayers are with you all.MrChuck (HACD )

Guy McCoy

June 22, 2013

To Bette and the family
We are saddened by your loss. It was a pleasure to work with and know Charlie since his fellowship and throughout his first career. His ready smile did a lot for all those he worked with. He will be missed.
Guy and Maja McCoy

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