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Gary SHANKMAN Obituary

SHANKMAN, Gary Gary Shankman, 57, died Tuesday morning Dec 8 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. He is survived by Ellen (Rosen) Shankman; his son Eric Shankman; his daughter Jamie Shankman; and his mother Marcelle Shankman. His funeral will be TODAY Dec. 10 at 1 PM at the Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home in Springfield, MA with burial in Beth El Cemetery in West Springfield, MA. Shiva will be at the family's home at 28 Salmon Run in Suffield from Thursday thru Sunday. The family will be going to temple for evening shiva services. Memorial contributions can be made to the National Stroke Association.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 10, 2009.

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Paula Taylor

December 13, 2009

Eric, we were very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May peace be with you all.

Dave Nutbrown

December 12, 2009

Ellen, Eric & Jamie...So sorry to hear about Gary. Remember the good times...the Raffia parties! There were a few! I'll think of him on the Big Guy's birthday.

Mike Anderson

December 11, 2009

Gary was such a good guy! I'm so saddened by this! Our thoughts are very much with you and your family.

Mike Anderson

December 11, 2009

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Kris Kaplan

Cheryl Baron Associates

December 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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