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SAMUEL FINEMAN Obituary

FINEMAN SAMUEL M. Passed away on May 17, 2021 at Del Ray Medical Hospital. Sam was born November 23, 1947 in Germany to Geraldine and Albert Fineman, who was serving in the United States Army. Sam's parents and only sibling Larry died several years ago, leaving Sam the surviving member of his family as neither he nor Larry had any children. Sam was a graduate of Penn Wharton School and Boston University Law School. The Boston University Law Library "The Samuel M. Fineman Library" ranks among the nation's top libraries with rich collections, a spectacular new state-of-the-art facilities and one of the most extensive legal research training programs in the country. In the early '70 Sam worked as an assistant public defender for 2 years in Philadelphia. Leaving the public realm Sam went in business with his father where they owned and operated a fabric business, Homemaker's in Blue Bell, PA. Sam built the business which included a complete shopping mall housing many other businesses. Sam lived in Jenkintown, PA most of his life; in his younger days he was an accomplished pilot enjoying flying airplanes and outdoor sports such as fishing and shooting. Later in life, he also enjoyed traveling and was a long time member at Meadowlands Country Club. Some of his favorite times were the Thursday night dinners with "The Boys" at the club. Upon selling his businesses Sam retired and moved to Boca Raton, Florida several years ago. Sam generously gifted the bulk of his estate to various charities. Graveside Service is set for 10:45 Friday, May 21, 2021 at Eternal Light in Boynton Beach, Florida.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer from May 20 to May 21, 2021.

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Larry Sokol

September 12, 2021

Sam was my fraternity brother at Penn. Just found out about his passing this week in the Penn Gazette. He was a kind and friendly man always willing and able to help others. From the reading I did, it appears his generosity to others has continued after his death. Funny, over fifty years and I can still picture his welcoming grin and great sense of humor. Larry Sokol

Gerri Penn

May 21, 2021

Sam, I am so thankful we reconnected. I hope your mom, dad & Larry welcome you with open arms. May your memory be for. Blessing.

Pedro

May 21, 2021

For the short time I had him as part of my life, I can say he was a proud and kind man. Love you brother.

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