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SAM TOLKOFF Obituary

TOLKOFF--Sam and Eleanor. Sam (son of Esther and Meyer) and Eleanor (daughter of Ida and Sam Ackerman) of Yonkers, NY, passed away 10 hours apart on March 28-29, two weeks shy of their 71st wedding anniversary. Both raised in the Bronx, the James Monroe High School sweethearts leave behind their heartbroken daughters, Robin Levy (Harry) and Marcy Levy (Mitchell); adoring grandchildren Melanie, Michael (Elliot) and DJ; loving siblings Fay, Marilyn, Irwin, Harold and Mimi; and many devoted nieces, nephews and friends. As goes the title of their favorite song, they will now be together "Always." Donations in their memory may be made to the Arthur Ashe Children's Program www.wtef.org the JCC of Mid-Westchester www.jccmw.org or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital www.stjude.org

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 5, 2020.

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Robert Meyers

April 10, 2020

Wonderful person I graduated in 1961 from Monroe Sam also taught my older cousins

April 7, 2020

Mr. T. The man. Rest in peace my teacher and father. So long until we meet again.

K Watkins, JMHS 72'

Buddy Mahar

April 7, 2020

MrT was an inspiration to all who had the pleasure of his company.A great mind, a gentle leader ,coach,teacher. The Priest in Sneakers.Bless Sam and Eleanor on the next adventure

Marsha Finkelstein

April 5, 2020

Robin and Marcy my sincerest condolences to you and your families. I know your parents especially your Dad was very close to my father Sidney and my mother Vicky. I still remember the wonderful memories when your parents came to Indian Head. Again I am so sorry just focus on the wonderful memories Marsha Finkelstein

Elba Matthies

April 5, 2020

He was my teacher in high school from 1978 till 1980! He was always my favorite! Rest in piece Mr. T!

Felix Roque

April 5, 2020

Great person and teacher had privilege to see him 2005 at the Monroe reunion Made me and my wife laugh . God Bless and RIP

Arthur

April 5, 2020

Sam was my fathers childhood friend and a role model of mine. I dynamic, funny, kind, strong and sweet man. I know he and Pinny are kibitzing in heaven.

April 5, 2020

I was a young teacher at Monroe and Sam once said to me, "When someone pays you a compliment, don't blush like you do.Just breathe it in and say thank you."

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