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LATHAM - Iris Elaine Rosen Israel, was born on July 22, 1946, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was the daughter of the late Frances and Merton Rosen. She grew up in Schenectady, N.Y., and often spoke nostalgically about her upbringing as the daughter of a pharmacist.
In 1969, she married James Israel, a marriage that lasted 57 years, until her passing on May 8, 2025. Iris was proud of her accomplishments as a special education teacher and was devoted to caring for her students. She also centered her life around her family and friends, showing her love through her passion for cooking.
In addition to her beloved husband, James, Iris is survived by daughters, Janna Israel, and Karen (Benjamin) Acrish; her beloved grandchildren, Abigail and Aliya, who will miss their Grammy very much; and her brother, Michael (Justine) Rosen.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Congregation Agudat Achim or the American Cancer Society.
Funeral services for Iris will be held graveside on Sunday, May 11, at 1:00 p.m., at The Hebrew Tailors Cemetery, 1620 Western Ave., in Guilderland.
To leave a message of condolence for the family online, please visit www.LevineMemorialChapel.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Roy Bailey
May 10, 2025
So sorry, JIM condolences to you and the family thoughts and prayers are with you. May God hold her in his hands
Roy Bailey
May 10, 2025
So sorry Jim. Condolences to you and the family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Alan Pfeffer and Lenora Galitz
May 10, 2025
Jim and family so sorry. You have our deepest condolences. May God grant you all comfort.
Alan and Lenora
Donna Friedman
May 9, 2025
Cousin Iris,
May the lord bless and keep you in heaven!
To cousin Jim and extended family, my sincere condolences, thoughts, and prayers during this time of mourning and grief.
Love cousin Donna Ungerman Friedman
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