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Florence Dobrow Obituary

DOBROW Florence "Flossie," age 93, of Brighton, MA, formerly of Fair Lawn, NJ, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, May 2, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Saul Dobrow; loving mother of Ira P. Dobrow and his wife Sibyl Senters of Brookline, MA; cherished grandmother of Sebastian S. Dobrow. Dear sister of the late Charlotte Brawer and the late Milton Halpern. Flossie was the longest serving female municipal councilwoman in New Jersey history. Flossie was a member of Temple Avoda in Fair Lawn and the Fair Lawn Independent Democratic Club. Services will be 10 AM, Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Louis Suburban Chapel, 13-01 Broadway (route 4 West) Fair Lawn, NJ, burial will follow at Cedar Park Cemetery, Paramus, NJ.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on May 3, 2011.

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Frances Anker

November 1, 2016

Dear Ira,
Frances Anker is trying to get in touch with you. Its very very important. If you could please reach me at 360-312-3926
Thanks,
Frances Anker

May 11, 2011

Dear Ira
My thoughts are with you and your family
You have my deepest sympathy.
Also deepest sympathy from Jennie Veldhuizen and family.
We just heard about it from the Coopers from N.J
Remember Jennie, who was with you the first 10 years of your life?
She would love to get in touch with you.
My E mail address is [email protected]
Ira you are in our thoughts. You had a special mother and you were a
special son.
Frances Anker

May 4, 2011

She, Flossie Dobrow, was a very involved muncipal officer holder in Fair Lawn. She did alot of good things for the town and for its citizens. I lived on the same block as her in FL for many years and had an opportunity to watch her do so many good things for the community.
Tom Emery, formerly of Fair Lawn, NJ

Beth Levy

May 4, 2011

May 04, 2011

To the family of Flossie,whom was my dear friend at Chestnut Park for four years. Needless to say I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ira, your wife, and of course Flossie's Grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Beth Levy, Chestnut Park, Brighton, Massachusetts

Carol Krim

May 3, 2011

Flossie was my neighbor for nearly 4 of her last years. She was a sweet person who raised a great son. My thoughts are with him, his wife and Flossie's Grandchildren who will all miss her.

Dick Engelhardt

May 3, 2011

Flossie was a wonderful Mayor and Councilwoman in Fair Lawn. We will miss this great lady!

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