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Sandra VINIK Obituary
Manakin-Sabot, passed away October 10, 2011 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abraham and Frieda Zigelsky; and a brother, Jack Zigelsky. She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Dr. Melvin Vinik; three daughters, Ann Vinik Legum, Pamela Vinik Hepner and her husband, Rick, and Lori Vinik Flammia and her husband, Dwight; son, Allan Scott Vinik and his wife, Allyson; nine grandchildren, Courtney and Abbey Vinik, Zachary and Andrew Legum, Rachel, Emily and Jessica Flammia, Dylan and Cali Hepner; sister, Pearl Mills; and brother, Morton Zigelsky. Mrs. Vinik was very active in the Richmond Memorial Hospital and Bon Secours volunteer organizations for many years. She was a member of Hadassah and was past president of B'nai Brith Women's Organization. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m Wednesday (today) at Bliley's - Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave. Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday (today) at Or Atid at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Leta Greenberg
October 17, 2011
i miss her and will always treasure the 40 plus years we were friends
take care of yourselves love, Leta and Peter
pam
October 14, 2011
I miss you.
Susie Wasiluk
October 14, 2011
Dear Pam and Family,
I was so sadden to hear about your mom. She was such a lovely lady who loves her familly so much. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I miss all of you.
missy wyatt
October 13, 2011
Dr.Vinik,
I am truly sorry for your loss, Mrs. Vinik was a classy woman with a huge heart, our prayers are with during this difficult time. RMH AND MRMC-ENDOSCOPY
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Denise Harrison Vaughan
October 13, 2011
Dear Ann,
I heard about your mother through Mr. and Mrs. Spielberg. So sorry for your loss. You are always on my mind. Remembering the fun times we had as friends and neighbors. Your mother was a wonder person.
Annette & Morton Zigelsky
October 12, 2011
Dear Mel, Allan, Ann, Pam, and Lori,
We have many fond memories of our families on vacations and sharing in family functions. You will always be in our thoughts and hearts.
All Our Love Always,
(Aunt) Annette and (Uncle) Morty
Arthur Jackson
October 12, 2011
We will miss Sandy very much! She was a special person and an inspiration with her long courageous battle against cancer. Love to all members of the Vinik family.
Leslie and Arthur
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