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Michael Sparber Obituary

SPARBER, Michael, 89, of Aventura, Florida passed away on December 12, 2012. Born in the Bronx, New York, he grew up in the Depression years and went on to become a self-made, self-educated man. He obtained a Master's degree in Speech and a Law degree, became an educator and teacher, and a very successful trial attorney. He was a pioneer in the arena of Childrens Weight Loss Camps and operated successful camps for Weight Watchers. He was a founding member of Mouth Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach. He is survived by three beautiful children, Tony (Dale) Sparber, Linda Sparber and Debbie (Todd) Brilliant, three adored grandchildren, Zachary Sparber, Sasha and Sam Hecht, and his loving and devoted wife, Carol. Funeral Services on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 12 Noon at Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapel, 20955 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, Florida with Rabbi Edwin Farber officiating. Entombment follows the services at Lakeside Memorial Park, 10301 NW 25th Street, Miami, Florida 33172. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, www.Cancer.org. Arrangements under the irection of Lakeside Memorial Park Funeral Home, 10301 NW 25th Street, Miami, Florida 33172 305 592 0690.

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Published by Miami Herald on Dec. 15, 2012.

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Barbara Selwyn

December 18, 2012

Dear Carol,

I look forward to speaking with you soon, but until we do talk, I send you love and my deepest condolenses for Mike's passing. Hopefully, your children, grandchildren, family and friends are giving you the support you need at this difficult time. With love, Your cousin Barbara Selwyn

December 17, 2012

With our heartgfelt condolences for your loss

With our love
Annie & Norman

Al Sherman

December 17, 2012

Sorry I couldn't make the service but my thoughts were with you.

December 15, 2012

My sincere condolences to the family. Never feel that you are alone, for God hears your cry for help and he will sustain you. (2 corthians 1:4).

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