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David Altschuler Obituary

ALTSCHULER, David Age 78, of Chestnut Hill, on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Beloved husband of Marjorie Altschuler and the late Lorraine (Brenner) Altschuler. Devoted father of Marla Robinson and her husband Cliff, Laurel Struzziero and her husband Robert. Devoted step- father of Meredith Bennett and her husband Fred, Alison Edelstein and her husband Steven. Loving grandfather of Marina and Tim Robinson, Laine and Charlie Struzziero, Alex and Jacqueline Bennett and Max and Olivia Edelstein. Dear brother of Dr. Milton Altschuler and the late Arthur Altschuler. Services at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton on Friday, May 14 at 12:30pm. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. There will be no memorial observance. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in David's memory may be made to Mass. General Hospital Cancer Ctr., in support of Dr. Jeffrey Engelman's Lung Cancer Research, please make donations to MGH, Development Office, 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe on May 13, 2010.

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Vin and Deb Maccarrone

May 14, 2010

Dear Laurie and Rob,

Please accept our sincere condolences. Please know our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult period.

Judi Vento

May 13, 2010

Dear Margie,Merri and Alison, I'm so sorry to hear of David's death. He was a wonderful person and I'll always remember how good he was to me. I'm sure you will miss him more than words can say. I will pray for the whole family to give you strength at this time and in the future. Love, Judi

May 13, 2010

Dear Altschuler family,
I was so sorry to learn of David's passing. David was so unique and special in many ways larger than life. He will be deeply missed. You have my heartfelt sympathy.

Elizabeth Chadis

Barry & Pamela Winer

May 13, 2010

Marjorie:

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. David was a man of great character, very kind and just a wonderful soul. He will be missed. Our sympathies go out to your whole family including Merry, Alison, Fred, Steven and all the grandchildren.

Kathleen McHugh

May 13, 2010

Alison, to you and yours, our heartfelt sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. with love, Kat and Jon Kail

Sandra Loud

May 13, 2010

Dearest Laurie,
My heart shares your sorrow. No one can really understand the pain that you are in right now, but I promise to keep praying that your grief will fade as joyful memories take over. My deepest love for you all,
Sandra

Pam Arone

May 13, 2010

Dear Altschuler Family,
How sorry I am for your loss. My heart is breaking, & my thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time.
With deapest sympathy, Pam @ Skipton's.

May 13, 2010

our hearts and prayer are with you - david was a kind and unique individual - Cheryl and Ron Bloom, Lee, Molly and Sam

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