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Mr. Samuel Charles Ullman, 74, resident of Gainesville, Florida, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Ullman was born in Washington, D.C., on December 29, 1943 to the late Joseph and Thelma Ullman. He graduated from the University of Florida, in 1965 and then from the U.F. College of Law in 1967. He clerked for the U. S. Tax Court in Washington, D. C. in 1967, before moving to Miami, Florida to begin a long career in law. He worked for several firms, including Kelley, Drye and Warren; Smathers & Thompson and Bilzin Sumberg. Mr. Ullman received his LLM in taxation from the University of Miami School of Law in 1975. He served as the chairman of the Florida Bar Tax Section in 1977, in which he remained active throughout his life.
Mr. Ullman was a lifelong Gator fan, returning to Gainesville in 2009, where he taught as an adjunct professor at the Levin College of Law. He was a ham radio enthusiast, a hobby since childhood; a runner, completing several marathons; and loved boating, skiing and photography. Mr. Ullman was an active member of the B'nai Israel community in Gainesville.
Survivors include; his wife of 35 years, Barbara Raff Ullman; a daughter, Elizabeth Ullman, of Chicago, IL and a son, Michael Ullman, of Denver, CO.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., in the Synagogue of Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, with Rabbi David Kaiman, officiating. Interment will follow in B'nai Israel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Cancer Society, 2119 SW 16th St., Gainesville, FL 32608, or www.cancer.org. Please visit his memorial page at:
www.williamsthomas
funeralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for SAMUEL ULLMAN
Rossin Matt and Kathleen ( Charlye)
March 7, 2022
His LIFE was so very special.
We know you will ALWAYS miss him, the very best person, HUSBAND, FATHER! Humanity does NOT get anyone more AUTHENTIC and HUMBLE as SAM C ULLMAN. AMEN
Linda Klein
March 7, 2020
Sam always encouraged me. We took constitutional law together as undergraduates. The professor was known for never giving a female an A. Sam and I studied for tests together. He always got an A and I got a B. Sam didnt like that and encouraged me to keep trying for that A. Of course it never happened. It was a different world then, but Sam was not part of that nonsense. He was one of my best friends in college and will always be dear to my heart.
C Rossin
May 30, 2018
Hello Barbara, Lizzy and Mike ,
Your hearts may still be broken without your Sam/Dad around but he was such a blessing so rare because he was genuinely as honorable as any GOD fearing humble human man could be it shows thru his children and his sweet wife..you Barbara!
Such a blessing. I hope you remember ONLY the days before he may have been suffering. Pain is over for him and as sure as nite turns to daylight EXACTLY on HIS time you all will meet again I do believe. Amen
charly rossin and matt too .
March 22, 2018
so sorry to hear that news we here at Kelley Drye were always proud to have sam as our partner john m callagy nyc
Bill Gallogly
March 20, 2018
To all the Ullman family: Our hearts are heavy for you in your loss. Sam and I were associates together at the Smathers firm in the early 70's and I have great memories of him, as a person and professionally. Linda and I pray God's grace and strength for all of you at this difficult time.
Marc Sternbaum
March 19, 2018
I had the pleasure of practicing with Sam at Bilzin Sumberg until he moved to Gainesville. He was a brilliant lawyer, a kind man and always had a smile for you. A genuinely nice guy. Although we practiced in different departments, I would always try to drop in on him when he would visit the Miami office. A good soul... may his memory be a blessing.
March 19, 2018
Sam was a great friend and mentor to me and many others. I had my very first job interview with Sam. A wonderful person and an outstanding tax lawyer. He will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences to his family.
Sandy McConnell
March 17, 2018
Dearest Barbara, Lizzy, and Mike,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and my heart goes out to you. Sam was a compassionate friend and loving husband and father. You are all in my prayers. Love to your family.
Sherry Johnson
March 16, 2018
I am both shocked and saddened at the passing of Professor Ullman. He was always so pleasant, just a kind man, a true rarity. I am truly sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I will miss seeing his kind face in the halls of the law school. May God keep you and your family, during this very difficult time.
Dennis Mish
March 16, 2018
Although I never met Sam in person, a mutual friend Stuart Grossman had me contact him for help with a legal situation. Speaking to Sam approx. 5 times I remember telling Stuart that Sam was as nice a person I had ever come in contact with. Sam was just doing a favor. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. I know Sam was suffering at the time I spoke with him last year. I hope he's at peace now. God Bless!
Charles Patrick
March 14, 2018
Sympathies to Sam's family. Sam and I represented the same client in the 1980's and I enjoyed working with him. Between the two of us we kept them in business. God speed Sam.
fawzi bredan
March 14, 2018
I am so sorry for losing prof. Ullman. My sympathies to his family and friends. last time,saw
him was in Florida tax institute in Tampa, He was as usual smile and kind. God bless him.
March 14, 2018
I'm sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. Pray constantly. ( Thessalonians 5:17) May God be with you now and in the days ahead.
Sarah McDaniel
March 14, 2018
Barbara, Lizzy, and Mike. Sam was a remarkable, strong, and inspiring man. I will remember him most as a proud father. Im so sorry for your loss, he will be missed.
Charlye and Matt Rossin
March 13, 2018
What a sad shock to just read that THIS WONDERFUL HUMBLE AND BRILLIANT HUMAN BEING LACKING ALL ARROGANCE . IS NOW GONE AWAY FOR AWHILE .. Sam s got to be on his way to heaven . Hope we can meet up there with the other few brilliant non arrogant men like SAM ULLMAN . Regards and prayers of comfort to you Barbar and family please do Give mike regards and hugz from Charly and Matt Rossin . Take care Barbara and family
Charles Papy
March 13, 2018
Fantastic lawyer and teacher. Had the honor being a student of his many years ago at UM . Made complicated matters seem so easy. Later Sam became my friend and was always there to give advise on many issues. Gods blessing to his family at this tough time. Sam was one of the truly good guys. May he Rest In Peace.
March 13, 2018
Barbara,
Steve and I were saddened to learn of Sam's passing.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy.
May his memory be a blessing.
Much love to you and your children.
Sheila and Steve
I wanted to contact you, but am not certain that I have your correct email address.
Kimberly
March 13, 2018
Sam was a wonderful and kind man that will be sorely missed by all. It was privilege to support him in his role as a tax professor at UF Law. Whenever he was asked how he was doing, he would always answer with "Better than I deserve." He was the definition of a scholar and a gentleman. My deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Linda Klein
March 13, 2018
I was a close friend of Sam's at the University of Florida. We stayed in touch through the years, though we live far apart. I actually ran into him when my husband and I were in Banff on a ski trip years ago. He was with the Miami ski club. We had the pleasure of skiing together all week. In college we took constitutional law together and studied together for the exams. We also had a mini-reunion of what he called the "Little Sisters of the Annex" four years ago in CA. We did a lot of laughing and reliving of old times. I have such a soft spot in my heart for Sam. He was always kind, loving, giving, wise, and one of the sweetest people on Earth. He lived through so much pain but never complained and always reminded me of how blessed our lives have been. I will miss being able to reach out to him, joke with him, and listen to his words of wisdom and gratitude. I loved him as one of the most dear people in my life.
Steve Simon
March 13, 2018
Sam and I came to Bilzin about a week apart and I liked him after talking with him for 5 minutes. I also learned that my wife, Cookie, taught 1 of your kids at Beth Am. After you both moved to Gainesville, I always looked forward to seeing Sam when he was here in town and to have a chat. It was always a treat to see him. We both wore the same striped Brooks Brothers shirt frequently! I will miss him and will say Kaddish for him this Saturday morning at my regular Minyan Service at Beth Am.
Paula Di Veroli
March 13, 2018
A brilliant attorney, a kind and wonderful gentleman.
I will miss him.
Tony Kendzior
March 13, 2018
My sympathies to all of you in Sam's extended family. He will be missed.
March 13, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. I hope the Ullman family will draw comfort from the words found at Psalm 145:18.
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