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Mabel Massin Obituary
Mabel Segell Massin On Tuesday, February 1, 2011, Mabel Segell Massin peacefully passed away and joined her beloved husband Hyman Massin and son Larry Massin. Born in Big Springs, Texas in 1921 to Annie and Max Segell, she was the youngest of five children. Her early years were spent in Big Springs, but during The Great Depression the family moved to Dallas where she spent her tween and teen years.
When she was 18, she and a friend went to Galveston where she met and fell in love with her future husband and best friend, Hyman. They enjoyed 50 beautiful years together working side by side and raising two children. In 1961 they moved to Houston and ultimately established Massin Office Supply.
Mabel was a vibrant and philanthropic member of the community. When not working in the business, she enjoyed traveling, keeping in touch with family and friends, and volunteering at The Houston Holocaust Museum, Seven Acres Jewish Care Facility and Hillel Foundation of Houston.
She is survived by her daughter Michele Goodmark and husband Bob; her daughter-in-law Susan Massin; four grandchildren and spouses?Steven and Christina Goodmark, Jeff and Sandy Goodmark, Dylan and Traci Massin, Marla Massin and Luke McHenry, and four great grandchildren?Ashley, Morgan, Isabel, and Layla.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Beth Yeshurun Synagogue in the Freedman Levit Chapel, 4525 Beechnut.
If you so choose, memorial contribution may be made to Hillel Foundation of Greater Houston, 1700 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77005 or a charity of choice.
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Mallory Hoffman
February 6, 2011
Michele, my sincere condolences to your family. I grew up with dear Larry and knew your Mom and Dad during those years. My heart goes out to you in the recent loss of your Mom.
Remembering fond memories of your family,
Mallory Hoffman
Lynn Segal
February 3, 2011
Massin Family -
Mabel was like extended family to my family, and I loved talking and working with her on several trips. She loved to travel.
I will miss her energy.
Love,
Lynn Segal
Stuart Rosen
February 2, 2011
Michele,
I am very sorry to hear about Mabel's passing. I lived next door to her for the last 25 years and always enjoyed seeing her walking her dog in the neighborhood. Please accept our condolences.
Stuart and Stephanie Rosen
Marsha Karchmer
February 2, 2011
Michele, wish we could be there for the funeral, but mother nature took over from mother mabel. We have many good memories and recognize that you did a great job of caring for her in the end.
Love to you and the family, Marsha & Al
February 2, 2011
Michele, I am so sorry that Jack and I are not there with you and Bob. Thanks for sharing her with us. Mabel was like family to us.
Elinor and Jack
February 2, 2011
Michele,
I am so sorry to hear that your Mother passed away. I saw Michael Nussenblatt last week and he told me your Mother was very ill. I saw her quite often when I worked at Sam's. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Albert Krovetz
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