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Victor Esterlitz Obituary
August 11, 1924 - November 25, 2023
Coral Gables, Florida - Victor Esterlitz, age 99, originally from Philadelphia, PA., passed away peacefully at his home. The Palace in Coral Gables, FL on November 25, 2023. He was born August 11, 1924, to Morris and Charlotte Esterlitz. For 65 years he was married to Shirley Sava, who predeceased him in 2009.
Surviving are two daughters, Cynthia (Philip) Wolman, an accomplished artist, Miami, Florida; Jill (Emery) Sheer, an accomplished Violinist, Miami, Florida. Also surviving are grandchildren Lisa Wolman, Adam (Alexa) Wolman, Danielle (Justin) Sheer-O'Connell, Noah (Khristina) Sheer and great grandchildren; Jack, Xanadu, Samantha, Charlotte.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Alvin Esterlitz. Victor was a lover of music and an avid trumpet player. He was a member of the Olney High School dance band. For his 99th birthday party he played "Happy Birthday" on his trumpet.
He left high school, eleventh grade, in 1942 to join the Coast Guard and was stationed in the Philippines until his honorable discharge in 1946. He went on to become Vice President of Dolly Madison Ice Cream in Philadelphia. Ice Cream was always his favorite food. After retirement he worked for many years as Advertising Executive at For Eyes Optical Company.
On his 93rd birthday he was invited back to Philadelphia by the School Board as part of "Operation Recognition" and on December 13, 2018, he received his high school diploma in cap and gown as the high school band played "Pomp and Circumstance".
We want to acknowledge his friends and staff for the many years of happy experiences living at the Palace. In particular his loving and kind aides Neslen Jimenez and Ramiro Rivero. A proud, caring gentleman and a kind soul. He will be missed by many. The family requests donations in memory of Victor Esterlitz be made to Orchestra Miami, https://www.orchestramiami.org/donate or The Melissa Institute, https://melissainstitute.org/donate. Cryptside Service will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Beth David Memorial Gardens, 3201 N. 72nd Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33024. Arrangements by Levitt-Weinstein Blasberg-Rubin-Zilbert Memorial Chapel (305) 932-2700.
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Memories and Condolences
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Annettie
December 19, 2024
Sharing Some Fun Times With You Victor
I sure do Miss You
Annettie
December 18, 2024
Miss You Victor
Happiest Hanukkah
You Sure Are Missed
Annettie
November 20, 2024
Can´t Believe It´s Almost A Year Now
Miss You Victor
Annettie
November 28, 2023
I will miss you Victor
You will always be a special Soul to me and I will never forget you
Give my Bubba a big hand shake
Annettie
November 28, 2023
Annettie
November 28, 2023
Annettie
November 28, 2023
Joan C Divor
November 27, 2023
As a friend of Jill's beginning in junior high school, I spent many happy times at Jill's home in northeast Philadelphia. I remember Victor as a smiling, friendly, and very handsome man. It is wonderful that this life-affirming gentleman had a long, happy life and lived near to his children. Knowing Jill as a caring, kind, talented and fun-loving friend who was so important to me in my growing-up years -- I can only say that I'm sure that Victor had a part in shaping the person that she is.
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