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Sidonia Perlstein Obituary

PERLSTEIN, Sidonia Sidonia Perlstein, 93, of Longmeadow, MA., died Sunday (May 14, 2006) at the Jewish Nursing Home of W. Mass. She leaves a daughter Hanna Perlstein Marcus of Vernon, two grandchildren, and a great grandchild. The funeral will be TODAY, 1 p.m. at the Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 44 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA., with burial in Kesser Israel Cem. A period of mourning will be observed at the home of Hanna Perlstein Marcus, 83 Tracy Driver, Vernon, following the funeral until Thursday evening. Friends & family are welcome at 5:30 p.m. with prayer service at 7:30 p.m. each evening.

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Published by Hartford Courant on May 16, 2006.

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Beth Stafford

May 18, 2006

Dearest Hani,



My heart aches with yours for the loss of your Mother. She gave you life and helped mold you into the strong woman you are today. I am indebted to her because she gave me the gift of a loyal, life-enriching friend. I celebrate her life with you today and will encourage you to remember her always by telling her stories and honoring her memories. I love you. Your Friend, Beth Stafford

Beth Stafford

May 18, 2006

Dearest Hani,



My heart aches with yours for the loss of your Mother. She gave you life and helped mold you into the strong woman you are today. I am indebted to her because she gave me the gift of a loyal, life-enriching friend. I celebrate her life with you today and will encourage you to remember her always by telling her stories and honoring her memories. I love you Hanna. Your Friend, Beth Stafford

Helene and Don Hirschfeld

May 18, 2006

Dear Hanna,

The news of your Mother's passing was very sad for us. We would have wanted to be there for you but the timing was not good with our being here in China.Please accept our sincere sympathy and may G-d give you the strength you need to shoulder this loss. We know how close you were to Sidonia and we will always remember the many times we spent together.

Jeffrey Hirschfeld

May 16, 2006

There are very few people one is fortunate enough to meet in life who are as sweet and genuine as Sidonia was. We will miss her very much and remember her fondly always and with a great big smile.

Lisa Conde

May 16, 2006

Hanna and family,

Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.

Lisa, Mike, Hannah & Jacob Conde

Wendy Kaplan

May 16, 2006

We are truly sorry to hear about your loss. Sidonia was a most amazing woman! We are here if you need us. All of our loving best wishes go out to you. Love, Wendy & Ron Kaplan

Ilona & Jeff Jacobs

May 16, 2006

SO Sorry to hear about your loss

Our prayers are with you and the family

Beth Hirschfeld (Weiner)

May 16, 2006

We are all so sorry to hear of Sidonia's passing. She was an amazing woman and it was an honor to know her. It is hard to be so far from all of you during this time. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. With Love & Sympathy, Beth & Bruce

Riva and Mike Drechsler

May 15, 2006

Our sympathy on the loss of your Mother. Her wonderful legacy lives on through you, your children and her great grandchild. Riva and I are thinking of you.

Diane Wicks

May 15, 2006

Hanna and family: I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a remarkable woman and I know a great inspiration to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Diane Wicks

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