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PHILIP SOPINSKY Obituary
PHILIP, on Dec. 12, 2012. Loving husband for 48 years to his wife Lucille (nee Glick), son of the late Israel and Dora (nee Bernstein) Sopinsky, devoted father of Brian (Lisette) Sopinsky, David (Barri) Sopinsky, Jordan (Natalie) Sopinsky and Jessica (Brad) Begelman, caring brother to his sister Ida Newman and his late brothers Dr. Harry and Irving Sopinsky and beloved grand-father of Perry, Lonni, Farryl, Yisrael, Zevy, Sara, Reid, Madison, Ariel, Anna Bracha and Itzik Ellie. Philip graduated from Central High School before joining the Navy during WWII. After the war, he went on to Temple University on the GI Bill where he earned both his bachelors degree and an MBA which he put to use as Senior Vice President at The Institute for Scientific Information and then while working for the IRS. He was fluent in Yiddish and cherished both reading the Yiddish Forward and listening to songs in this language. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Sunday 12 Noon precisely at GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS, 6410 N. Broad St. Int. Mt. Sharon Cem. Shiva will be observed at the residence of Brian and Lisette Sopinsky Sunday through Tuesday. Contributions in his memory may be made to The Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002, (www.yiddishbookcenter.org)
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Memories and Condolences
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sandra davis
January 8, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 19, 2012
Marty and I are so sorry. We will be there for you here and in Florida.
Marlene & Marty
December 19, 2012
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Carol Penderghest
December 17, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss, Lucille and family. Phil was a dear and lovely man.
December 16, 2012
Wilma Waldman
December 14, 2012
We will miss Phil as a neighbor and
friend. The loss of his store of Yiddishkeit is incalculable.
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