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Blanchette Ichay Obituary
Blanchette Ichay, 92, of Atlanta, passed away January 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rabbi S. Robert Ichay; brother, Benny Leiberman; and sisters, Janet Sanenz and Gizel Zamero. She is survived by her son, David Ichay; granddaughter, Megan Ichay; and brother, Henry Leiberman (Fanny). Blanchette was born and raised in Switzerland. She met Robert when he was completing his rabbinical education in France. They moved to England around 1957 and then to Salisbury Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). In 1969, they immigrated to the United States where Rabbi Ichay began his career at Or VeShalom as an assistant rabbi. Blanchette became and stayed active in synagogue life, Hadassah, and the Jets Program. She worked as a French/English translator and enjoyed painting. She especially loved spending time with her granddaughter and son and other visiting family. Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM, on Tuesday, January 14, at Congregation Or VeShalom with Rabbi Joshua Hearshen officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Congregation Or VeShalom. Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
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