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FEINSTEIN, Alan

Age 89 of Springfield, Ohio. It is with great sadness that the family of Alan Feinstein announce his passing on October 4, 2021, at the age of 89. Alan will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Nancy (Beck), his ex-wife, Sarah Grace, and his children, Larry (Sharon), Jay, Sandy, Andy (Mary), Mark (Tonia), Benjamin (Mary), and step-son Scott (Lisa). He will be missed by his sister Bonnie, his brother-in-law Mike, his 20 grandchildren and his 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Anna (Sklar) Feinstein, and his sisters, Miriam (Leonard), Jean (Jules), and Celia (Morty/Dave). Alan was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 5th, 1932. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1951-1954, and moved to Springfield after marrying in 1954. He was the owner of Carpetland, Carpet Town, and Bloomingdeals. After retiring, Alan worked as a driver for Oakwood Village. Alan was an active member of Temple Sholom and of Springfield Kiwanis for over 50 years. He served on the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Merchant's Association, and the Springfield Arts Council. Alan was a community volunteer, donating his time and countless hours helping others.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the Ferncliff Funeral Home Chapel, 501 W. McCreight Avenue, Springfield. A graveside service will follow at 11:00 AM in Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum with Rabbi Cary Kozberg officiating. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.FerncliffCemetery.org.



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Published by Springfield News Sun on Oct. 6, 2021.

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Pam McCann von Rahl

October 9, 2021

I want to offer my sincere condolences. Alan was such a good friend to my Mom and Dad. They were friends for many years. He was such a good man.

Laura (Valley) Hearlihy

October 8, 2021

I worked for Alan at Carpet Town before moving to Colorado and he truly was the nicest man you could hope to meet. He was generous with his time, endlessly patient with customers and staff, and had such a wry sense of humor. My sincere condolences to his family.

Kay Hess

October 7, 2021

I used to know Alan & Nancy when I worked at Dr Blanks & also I bought several things from Bloomingdeals. He was so very nice! I am so sorry for your lose.

Paul Cronley

October 7, 2021

My condolences to your family. I remember Alan being a kind and gentle person with a great sense of humor.

Michael Taylor

October 6, 2021

My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Feinstein family. Thank you, Alan, for sharing your wisdom, patience and humor.

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Frances VanDyke

October 6, 2021

Allen was a very nice man. We worked together back in the late 80´s . So very sorry for your loss.

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FERNCLIFF FUNERAL HOME

501 W. McCreight Avenue, Springfield, OH

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Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum

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