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ERWIN SCHIMMEL Obituary

SCHIMMEL--Erwin, on July 11, 2014, died in Westhampton Beach, New York at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Myrna Schimmel, the love of his life, with whom he shared 54 wonderful years of marriage. He will be desperately missed by her. He was the devoted father of Douglas, Aimee, Lori, Julie, Holly and Erin and the proud and loving grandfather of Hailey, Elizabeth, Logan and Charlie. His unique ability to make others feel welcome and cared for will be his ongoing legacy. His family and friends will always cherish his gentle, kind, and endearing disposition and the joy he brought to everyone he encountered. He was an avid tennis player and proud alumnus of Penn State University. The funeral will be by private arrangement. Shiva, to which friends and family are welcome, will be held at his home in Manhattan until noon on Friday.

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Published by New York Times on Jul. 13, 2014.

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Michael Miles

July 14, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you

Philip Sassower

July 13, 2014

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Myrna and the entire Schimmel family on Erwin's tragic and untimely passing. He died as he had lived, with gusto and in action. Erwin will be sorely missed by us and the many others whose lives he touched. We can only hope that Myrna and her loved ones will find consolation in the many fond memories they experienced together.

With heartfelt condolences,
Susan and Phil Sassower

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