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Burton SCHIFF Obituary
Burton "Bill" Schiff, 89, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Bill was the youngest of three siblings, born in New York to Anna and Morris Schiff. His sisters Lilian and Ruth spoiled him because he was so bright and lovable. At 18 and the beginning of World War II he enlisted in the Army. Bill was in the 2nd wave that invaded Normandy. He also was among the first troops that entered Dachau prison camp, a memory that haunted him all his life. At the end of the war in Europe, he had 30 day furlough and visited his family in the Catskill Mountains where he met his bride to be three years later, Charlotte. But the war was not over for Bill. He was one of the infantry divisions, the 86th, to be sent to the Philippines; only the Atom Bomb saved him. Charlotte and Bill were married in 1949; Bill finished his college education at NYU, receiving a BS in Education, a degree that he used about 20 years later after he received two master degrees. Bill is survived by his wife, Charlotte Schiff; son Dr. Bradley Schiff, his wife Rhonda; three grandsons and three great-grandchildren; Adam and Emily Schiff and their children Tyler and Whitney; Justin and Michelle Schiff and their son Noah; and Steven Schiff. On the day he died he had only one request to see his son and grandchildren. They came to him only hours before he passed on. Bill loved to travel, party and tell good stories. He had a host of friends, his lunch group, his Monday night poker group and his friends of many years. He was well known for his sense of humor and was a great storyteller. He will be truly missed by all. Online condolences may be offered at www.starofdavidfunerals.com. Funeral Services will held held 1:00PM, Sunday, December 14, 2014 at IJ Morris at the Star of David Cemetery of the Palm Beaches, 9321 Memorial Park Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33412 (561) 627-2277.
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December 20, 2014
Bill and I had a special connection in our hearts..I will always remember him as a true human spirit...when I saw Bill last I told him I loved him and offered him a military salute...my hope is that we will meet someday again.
Dominic Giambona...Palm Beach Gardens
Vera White
December 13, 2014
I count myself as blessed to have had the privilege to meet you. I only knew you for a short time but I looked so forward to seeing you every time. We had such nice little talks , some laughs, great story times, and I always left your presents feeling touched by your great smile... I will always remember you as a true gentle giant ... You will truly be missed and always loved in the hearts of so many...
Scott Cadmus
December 13, 2014
I enjoyed playing poker with you for many years. I especially enjoyed your stories and your charismatic personality.
jack Halickman
December 12, 2014
Bill,you have exhibited great courage throughout your life ,in the face of adversity. Your family and wife always came first before your needs.
Your gentle smile and good humor would warm up a room.Seeing you being surrounded by your loving wife, son, and grandchildren in your dierest moment should have given you much comfort and freedom. Bill, you are now sadly missed, but always fondly remembered in our memories.Rest in peace.
December 12, 2014
Your personality and humor will be missed by all who were fortunate to have known you. Rest in peace, Bill.
Sarah Piccini
December 11, 2014
We will always remember the twinkle in the gentle giant's eye. Rest well, rest easy, Bill.
Esther and Ron Davis
Bahram Abrishami
December 11, 2014
Bill, I am sure where you are, is lit by your presence and big heart, and is bliss with your wonderful sense of hummer. I am honored to have known you, although for such a short time. Good memories of you will be with me every time I see the rest of the guys. Rest in peace Bill, you are in good hands. …………….Bahram
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