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Nancy Brizel Obituary

Brizel, Nancy R., of Hollywood, FL. Beloved wife of Dr. Herbert Brizel, devoted mother of David and Florie, adoring grandmother of Marla and Lauren Brizel, loving sister of Jerome (Sonya) Rothstein and sister-in-law of Barbara Meltz. Also survived by nieces Felice Miller Baritz, Tory Miller, Julie Rothstein (Michael Wild), Amy Rothstein (Thomas Barksdale), and Judge Susan Rothstein-Youakim (Samir Youakim). Also survived by our beloved "adopted" Weissmann family: the one-and-only Rita and Robert, their kids Jillian Weissmann, Susan (Jay) Gewolb and Richard (Mara) Weissmann, and their children, her "nieces and nephews." Nancy helped build Jewish communities everywhere she lived and around the world. She will be deeply missed. Services on Tuesday, 9/27/16, at 10:30AM at the David Posnack JCC. For further information, please contact Florida Jewish Funerals at 844-305-1818. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to The Deane F. Johnson Alzheimer's Foundation, 501 South Beverly Drive, 3rd floor, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212. There are two ways to donate: you may write a check and earmark it "Beyond Alzheimers/Nancy Brizel" or you can go to the website --www.beyondalzheimers.com -- and there is a donation page that links to the foundation's website and a PayPal account.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Sep. 27, 2016.

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Robin Miller

September 21, 2019

A very special lady RIP

September 29, 2016

My deepest sympathies. May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. God keeps in his memory those whom we lose because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15)

September 28, 2016

I am so sorry. Nancy was a wonderful lady and I am honored that I got to know her through Temple Solel. My deepest condolences to the Brizel family.
Robin Miller

Cathie Stickna

September 27, 2016

Rest in peace Nancy, my sympathy to her family, I knew Dr. Brizel well from working at Memorial Regional Hospital. May her memory be eternal!

Beverly Bachrach

September 27, 2016

Nancy is a true leader who was involved with her community. She was president of many organizations and served on several boards. Nancy lived a life full of justice and was committed to making a better life for many.

Beverly Bachrach

September 27, 2016

Nancy was a wonderful leader and role model who cared deeply about her community and the dignity of others. She and her husband, Herb, made a huge impact on the local and international communities through their philanthropy.

September 27, 2016

To the family and friends, please accept our condolences. We pray that God will hear your cries and prayers and grant you peace of mind during this challenging time.

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