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Harold Shenkel Obituary

84, passed away on Thursday, July 31st. A funny, loving, generous, and kind father of Randi & Jeff Gelfond and Robert Shenkel, "perfect" grandpa of Alexa and Wendy Kwartin, and widower of Barbara and brother of Paul & his wife Bette, and the late Burt Shenkel, brother-in-law of Helen Ganak. Harold was a decorated WWII veteran and well respected womenswear manufacturer. Services Private. 954-850-0964. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association (800-272-3900) would be greatly appreciated. Pop, the love and support you gave us will be felt forever. We love you.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, 2008.

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Mike Casey

August 27, 2008

Mr. Shenkel,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Lynn Goldman

August 4, 2008

Randi and family,
I am very sorry to hear of our loss. I hope that you find comfort in your memories.
Lynn Berman Goldman

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