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Oscar Rutstein Obituary

RUTSTEIN, Oscar "Whitey" 90 of Marblehead passed away on November 16, 2011. Beloved husband of Eileen (Gorman) Rutstein. Devoted father of Margie Harris and her husband Howie and Suzanne Rutstein. Devoted stepfather of Paula Graham and her husband Jimmy and Bryna Goldstein and her husband Steve. Beloved husband of the late Frances (Newman) Rutstein. Loving son of the late Nathan Rutstein and the late Gussie (Frimet) Rutstein. Dear brother of the late Arthur Rutstein and the late Sylvia Salter. Loving grandfather of Molli, Craig, Jake, Jody, Jesse, Alexandra, Laura and Dan. Services at the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave., Cary Sq., CHELSEA on Friday, November 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Interment in Everett. Memorial observance will be held at Whitey's late residence following the interment until 4:00 PM and will resume Saturday from 6:00-9:00 PM and Sunday 2:00-4:30 PM. Donations in Whitey's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123-1718. For directions and online guestbook, please visit the funeral home website. Torf Funeral Service 617-889-2900 www.torffuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2011.

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Gary Rutstein

November 19, 2011

When we were kids Uncle Whitey had a habit of asking us "who's your favorite uncle?". The answer was obvious then and still is today. To Margi, Suzanne Dee, Eileen and family we respectfully extend our deepest condolences and love.
Gary, Valerie, Angela, Jonathan, Jesse Rutstein.

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