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Michael Chesler Obituary

Michael, 67, passed away the morning of January 31, 2017. Survived with eternal gratitude by his Daughter and Son-in-law, Carrie and Brian Goldberg, Son and Daughter-in-Law, Danny and Amy Chesler, Brother and Sister-in-law, Andy and Debi Chesler; Beloved Life Partner, Gayle Rosenberg; Grandchildren, Jonathan, Zoe, Charlotte and Adam. His kindness, humor, and loyalty will live on forever in our hearts. A memorial service in his honor will be held at Mount Sinai Memorial Parks on Friday, February 3rd at 12:30pm. BYOB Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries 800-600-0076 www.mountsinaiparks.org

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Feb. 2, 2017.

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Linda P

October 16, 2024

One of the best bosses I´ve ever had. He was a kind person. I´m so sorry to read this, he will always be remembered fondly.

January 17, 2018

I'll forever be in your debt, Dad. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I will make you proud. I promise.

Julie Hall

May 17, 2017

My condolences to Michael's family and life partner. Mike was one of the sweetest and kindest people I have known. He was not only my accountant; he was a warm and friendly man who always made me feel good. Last saw Mike with his partner, waiting in a long line at an Avett Brothers concert. So glad to have that memory. You will be missed, Mike.

Dale R

April 2, 2017

Great accountant, Great guy, Super nice person, helped me on many occasions. LoVe and Prayers to his family ~ so very sorry for your loss.

March 16, 2017

Heartfelt sympathy for Mike's passing. We were very good friends in the 8th through 10 grade, along with Rick Jacobs. Was looking forward to spending time with him at our 50th HS reunion, just like the 40th. The tragedy of life. I'll miss you my friend... Monny Sklov

Lisa and Ken Lew

March 11, 2017

We met Mike 15 years ago and he made the annually dreaded tax filing a time of fellowship and joy. He was always more interested in who we were and what our joys and sorrows were. We used to joke with him that he should not have been an accountant but rather a professional fund raiser. But Mike was too honest to be involved with politics.

William Arthur Ward wrote: Each of us one day will be judged by our standard of life- not by our standard of living; by our measure of giving- not by our measure of wealth; by our simple goodness- not by our seeming greatness.

Mike, by every measure your life was a life well lived. Lisa and I will always miss you and when we think of you we will always smile.

Jeremy Haft

February 22, 2017

Hi, my name is Jeremy Haft and Mike was my accountant since I moved out here many years ago -- not only was Mike a great CPA, he was always incredibly kind, and took his time explaining things to me -- over time he became more like a friend than an accountant. We emailed every few months, and I will miss his humor and kindness. One story to share with you, is that when I moved here in the 90's -- pre internet and pre GPS, I thought Encino (where I live now) was another world, and Mike would always kindly guide me, give me directions, over and over -- I would always call him lost from a pay phone, and he always guided me to his office. I was just there this am and learned of his passing. I'm sorry. I will miss him.

Jeremy Haft

Ron

February 3, 2017

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy: I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the broken-hearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2

Elizabeth Bagga

February 2, 2017

I send My deepest sympathy, condolences and prayers to All of Mikes family, Andy, Debbie, Carrie, Danny there children, and all the rest of his family members at this time.
My brother Rick was Mikes dearest and oldest best friend since the 2nd grade... as we all grew up together. May God keep Mike's soul in eternal bliss and peace and may God wrap his loving arms around all his loved ones, may he givie them strength and eternal peace at this very tough time.Now he is reunited with his parents...
May God Bless - Rest in Peace Mike
All my love
Elizabeth Bagga ( Formaly known as Wendy Jacobs Rick Jacobs sister)

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