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VERNON REINGOLD Obituary
On Friday, October 1, 2010; Beloved and devoted husband of 53 years to Claire Itzkovitz Reingold. Cherished and adored father of Beth (Richard) Gluck, Bruce Reingold, Susan Reingold (Reuven Moses) and Michael Reingold. Beloved owner of pet dachshunds, Emma and Rita. Loving Zadie of Jacob, Ilan and Benjamin Gluck and Daniel Moses. Brother of Bunny (Marvin) Morris and the late Herbert L. Reingold. Son of the late Samuel and Anna Reingold. Mr. Reingold had an active career with Reingold Real Estate and Housing and Urban Development. He had 30 years of service in the US Naval Reserves. He was an active member and volunteer at the Jewish Community Center as well as Emma Kaufmann Camp. He was a member of Congregation Beth Shalom, a founding member of the Western PA Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and a life-long member of Alpha Tau Fraternity. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Ave., Shadyside on Monday at 1 PM. Visitation one hour prior to services, (12 Noon - 1 PM). Interment Poale Zedeck Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Claire and Vern Reingold Forever Young Fund, c/o Jewish Community Center, 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
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Sharon Scott
November 4, 2010
Goodbye dear friend you were the best thing at HUD and has never been the same since you left - Your shining smile - those $2 bills, and all your bagel bashes let alone your famulous retirement party - go with God and the world has lost a great human being Your dear friend Sharon Annie
October 18, 2010
Reingold and Morris Families...words are so inadequate to describe what our beloved Vernon meant to all of us...he was so special...I will miss him so much..we were co-workers at HUD for over 25 yrs. Our wonderful memories of him will see us through..love and Shalom Isabel Shiflet
Laura Fibus Alpern
October 17, 2010
Reingold Family,
I was so very sorry to hear about the loss of Vern. He was truly one "special" person! I will never forget when he drove me from EKC to Morgantown hospital because I was injured at camp. He was so kind and sensitive! He took good care of me! He always had the wonderful smile! I bet he is smiling down at all of us!
Love,
Laura Fibus Alpern
October 10, 2010
Hello Reingold Family,
I was so sorry to learn of Vern's passing. May his memory be for a blessing.
Fondly,
Rachel Stock Spilker
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October 10, 2010
My best memories are of Vern at Emma Kaufmann Camp. Always ready to build something, help out, or just offer a smile when we looked like we needed one. There is a new star shinning bright in the sky for Vern.
Love,
Iris Fibus Uhl
October 9, 2010
To Claire and family,
My deepest condolences and heartfelt love for Vern. No words can do justice to the impact and legacy Vern left on so many people in his family, friendship circle, local community and EKC. He truly served himself, others and life to the fullest with a overflowing cup of love, joy, happiness and laughter. Vern always had a special gift to put a smile on your face, make you laugh and light your day up brighter than prior to seeing him. Love ya Vern and you will be missed tons!
October 9, 2010
Dear Reingolds/Glucks/Moseses: We feel truly honored to have gotten to know Verne over the last 4 years. We will have fond memories of him at J. Christopher's, sunbathing, and singing at Pesach. May his memory truly be a blessing.
Lucy, Opher, Emma & Benny
October 9, 2010
My thoughts are with all of you. Vern was such a wonderful person. He always gave the gift of a smile. The world is so much brighter because of him.
Kathy Hoel
Evan Shikora
October 9, 2010
I initially met Vern in 1973, my first summer at EKC. He was ALWAYS a incredibly generous and loving person who I truly felt a tremendous warmth towards. He will be missed by our family. May his memory be for a blessing.
Roy Goldberg
October 9, 2010
Claire, Bruce, Michael, Beth and Susan,
My sincerest condolences for your loss of Vern. He was a most rare and inspirational man who lit up every room he entered, and his passing leaves all who knew him with an unfillable hole in our hearts. With much love and sympathy,
Roy Goldberg
October 6, 2010
To the Reingold family:
When Marilyn and I moved to Sq. Hill Vern bought us a silver bowl for our dining room. After 13 years we still use the bowl and think of him every time we see it. He was a great friend of mine at HUD and we will miss him.
Dan & Marilyn Infante
Adam Neft
October 5, 2010
May Vern please rest in peace. Like so many others have written, his wit, his charm and his talent was literally an institution in both Squirrel Hill and at EKC. Summers were something special with Vern and Claire around. Claire, may the great memories help you through this no doubt difficult time. And hopefully all of the kind words will help in the healing process.
Adam Neft
October 5, 2010
We were so sorry to learn of your loss. We remember Vernon very fondly. Our thoughts and our love is with you. Baruch Dayan Emet.
All our love Jeff and Lori Lasday
Terri Greenberg
October 5, 2010
We are so sad to hear about Vern. My daughter and I will really miss his calling us "Little Judy" every time he saw us! Our thoughts and prayers are with your families, he will be missed deeply. With Love, Terri, Erin & Ross Greenberg, Randy and David Frankel.
Josh Sivitz
October 5, 2010
Saddened to hear of Vern's passing. He so typified the founders of the Sports Hall of Fame, in his unending generosity, for which he sought nothing in return. It was my good fortune that our paths crossed, and the good fortune of the youth of the community who continue to benefit from his spirit of kindness. Well done, my friend.
Jon Levin
October 5, 2010
Our deepest sympathy Claire and the entire Reingold family. It was a pleasure and honor to get a chance to know Vern. He was a unique and very special person and meant a great deal to many, many people.
Martha and Jon Levin
Carol Snyder-Niren
October 5, 2010
Dear Claire & family,
My deepest condolences to you at this difficult time. Vern touched all of our lives with his heart of gold, encouraging words, smile & warmth. His love for Claire was beautiful..I knew they were the perfect couple as a young EKC camper & later as infirmary assistant! He will be missed by all, may his memory always be a blessing. With love, Carol Snyder Niren
Mark Prince
October 5, 2010
Dear Reingold and Morris Families,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. I was lucky to get to meet Vern these last couple of years, and understand the light that he brought with him.
Please know that my condolences and heartfelt prayers are with you at this time. In addition, you have my appreciation for giving me the opportunity to get to know him.
Sally and Steven Santman
October 4, 2010
Dear Reingold and Morris Families:
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Vernon Reingold. May his memory be always be remembered for a blessing.
Sincerely, Sally and Steven Santman
Bruce Ettelson
October 4, 2010
Dear Claire,
I have very fond memories since childhood of Vernon. He was always vivacious and so full of life. Vernon was a role model for me, as well as others inside and out of the family. I will always remember you and he dancing together as so many wonderful family occasions, including at my Bar Mitzvah and wedding.
He will be missed.
My deepest condolences and love.
Bruce Ettelson
Susan and Megan Gottfried
October 4, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Megan and I have many wonderful memories of Vern at EKC.
Ina Rae Levy
October 4, 2010
Dear Claire-
Just received the news of Vernon's passing from Jonathan via Kenny Wagner. What a loss for all who knew him - and especially for you, Claire. Ted and I always looked forward to your visits to Hilton Head. It is now 6 years since Ted is gone - and life goes on.....
I send you my sincere condolences and love,
Ina Rae Levy - Sarasota, Florida
Ella Zeilinger Ziff
October 4, 2010
Dear Reingold Family,
I can not think of EKC without thinking fondly of Vern. His legacy lives on through these wonderful memories, thinking of his faithful dauchsands and all the physical buildings on the grounds of camp. My prayers and thoughts are with you today and always.
Marcia & Larry Gelman
October 4, 2010
Dear Claire and the entire Rheingold extended family. The Gelman family of Harrisburg was saddened to learn of Vern's passing. We, including our children, Micah and Ashley, have wonderful memories of experiences we shared with Vern going back almost a half-century. His wit, common sense, sensitive nature, and soft spoken manner marked him as a mensch. His love for Claire was wonderful to behold. We will miss him and extend our condolences to you all.
October 4, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss, you will be in our thoughts
-Meyer Simon, Stanton Negley Drug Co
Alyson Yamada
October 4, 2010
To The Reingold Family,
We are very sadden by the news of Vernon's passing. We can only imagine what the family is going through and the countless number of people he touched. Thirty years ago I worked with him at HUD. We still managed to keep in touch; the last was on Mother's Day. He is the only person I know that remembers names of people he met once years ago. Thank you Vernon for the memories made during a wonderful time in my life. I still have the can of Reingold Beer! You will be truly missed but never forgotten.
Alyson Yamada and
Ken, Logan & McKenna Takasaki
Stuart Scheinholtz
October 4, 2010
To the Reingold Family: I'm very saddened to hear about Vern's passing. I know that he meant the world to all of you. Please accept our condolences.
Love, Stu & Joanne Scheinholtz
Lynn Chambers
October 4, 2010
My condolences to his family...he will be missed.He shared his humor, his intelligence, his wit, and his empathy always. Vernon never focused on the negative aspects of a situation or a person, but always emphasized the positive. He always left me with a smile. I worked with him at HUD, and his "yuppa-tuppa" language made many staff members smile. I just talked with him about a month ago, and was so touched by his phone call. That how Vernon was - always surprising me with a call. He will be missed. He was definitely one of a kind!
Mary Ann
October 4, 2010
I worked with Vernon for several years. When my daughter was hospitalized over Christmas, Vernon donned his Santa suit and went to see her . . .It made her day...that's just the kind of person Vernon was. . . Anyone who knew him would not be surprised by this action. He was a true humanitarian. I will miss him.
October 4, 2010
Dear Claire- My deepest sympathies. I know how much Vern meant to my kids - Lauren and Paul, and thus to me. We will remember him in our prayers. Lois Jackson
Paul Grafton
October 4, 2010
While I was a co-worker with Vernon at the Pittsburgh FHA Office, we would often take walks at lunch time in an attempt to hold down our waistlines. During those walks it was not uncommon for Vernon to be on a first name basis with half the people we met. I appreciated Vernon's humor, his perception, his intelligence and the joy with which he approached life. And, I loved him for his kindness and ability to say the right thing to those who needed encouragement. Vernon will always remain in my memory.
Marcy Williams
October 3, 2010
Claire, Beth, Bruce, Susan and Michael:
I will always remember the smiling face, the gentle soul and wonderful person Vern was. You are all in my thoughts. May his memory be for a blessing and comfort to all of you.
He was a true mensch and an example for us all to follow.
With much love,
Marcy Apter Williams and Family
Marilyn Morris
October 3, 2010
So sorry to hear of Vern's death. (Was out of town this week-end and just heard.) My sympathy to all of the family. We have all lost a good friend and an asset to the community. Marilyn Morris
Raymond Baum
October 3, 2010
Vernon was one of the kindest, most generous and funniest people I have had the pleasure to know. He was also one of the smartest. I worked with him for just a couple years forty years ago, but remained his friend and loved seeing him all around town. The word has lost a wonderful guy.
Eileen & Morton Samuels
October 3, 2010
Dear Bunny and Sunny--so sorry to read about the death of your brother. We know how close you were with him and his family and he will surely be missed by many.
Don Kruper
October 3, 2010
I have missed Vern for many years now and sadly, like you, will miss him forever. My sympathy extends to each of the family, especially to Claire and the children who were such great neighbors to the Krupers for 25 years, when we lived on Northumberland St. May those who are physically closer provide the comfort and care that you need at this time. Don Kruper
Heidi Bros
October 3, 2010
Dear Reingold family,
My deepest sympathies to you. A true tribute to Vern is the messages here on this page. Look how many people Vern had touched with just a smile. Look how far and wide we are. He gave EKC the best of himself. Summer at EKC was not the same with out Vern. he and Claire are part of some of my happiest memories. Hold on to you memories. May they bring you comfort during this dark time. Lots of love, Heidi Hoffman Bros
Brett Handmaker
October 3, 2010
Dear Claire and family,
My deepest condolences. I have many memories of Vern and the building of his gazebo at EKC. A true giver in every aspect. Fondly,
October 3, 2010
Please accept our deepest condolences.He was such a sweet and loving man. We hope you find a measure of comfort in knowing what a class act Verne was.He will be in our prayers. Fondly, Irene and Harry Exler
Lois Zahn
October 3, 2010
Dear Reingolds and Morris'
Always a quick smile, a friendly hello, a great son, a marvelous brother and undoubtedly a wonderful husband and father. So sorry to hear this news.
Fondly, Jerry and Lois Zahn
Arthur Kovel
October 3, 2010
Our deepest condolences. He will be missed so much by the entire community. Sincerely,
The Kovel family
October 3, 2010
Dear Claire, Michael, Bruce, Susan, & Beth: I was very saddened to read of Vern's passing. I will miss this EKC & Sq. Hill institution, a true mensch. Please accept my sincere condolences. - Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill/Shadyside
Minna and Ed Recht
October 3, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We hope that you find comfort in wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Minna and Ed Recht
Sonny, Bunny, Claire & Vernie on my visit to Pit.
Mark Perelmuter
October 3, 2010
My sincere condolences to my cousins. It was a real privelege to meet and get to know Vernie and Claire on my last 2 trips to Pittsburgh. He leaves a legacy of a loving family. Mark J. Perelmuter, Louisville, KY
Brittany Weiner
October 3, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Vern will be forever missed by many.
Love,
Amanda, Ally, and Brittany
Mark Rogalsky
October 3, 2010
Claire, Beth, Bruce, Susan, and Michael-
I don't think that there are any words that can truly convey my feelings at this time. Vern was one of a kind and I have so many great memories of him.
Mark Rogalsky
October 3, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about Vern. We have great memories of him at camp and at home. He will be greatly missed. Our love and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Love, Paul (Muffy) and Amy Jackson
October 3, 2010
To the Reingold & Morris Families:
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Our deepest sympathies to you on the loss of Vern. He will be sadly missed but never forgotton.
Craig & Robin Fingeret-Zinger
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