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Irwin Katzman Obituary

IRWIN "SONNY" KATZMAN Age 79, of Cherry Valley, California passed away on June 21, 2013 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at noon at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel in San Bernardino on Wed. June 26, 2013. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon prior to the service. Burial will be at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside at 2 pm. Reception will follow. Sonny was born on Sept. 13, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York to Sarah and Benjamin Katzman. He is survived by his wife Fayette Katzman of Cherry Valley and his two sons Brad and Richie, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sonny and Faye owned Sonny's Radiator in Yucaipa for over 30 years. Sonny served in the Korean War, was active as a volunteer at the VA Loma Linda for many years and actively involved in the Jewish War Veterans,Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Vets, and Lions Club. He will be missed by all of his family and friends. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.bobbittchapel.com

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Jun. 25, 2013.

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Ruby Hall

July 10, 2013

Our sympathies to the Katzman family. You are not forgotten.

Ruby Hall and sons from Yucaipa

justine and Sonny at March Air Base

Justine Blankenbeckler

June 27, 2013

Sonny I will always will remember your warm smile, Friendship, and Caring for Others you have shown me throughout the years I have know you. I will miss you so much at the VA Hospital always looking for you filling the Brochures!! Someday We will meet!!! God Bless you Sonny!! I still remember that day 3 weeks ago in the Hall at the Hospital when you have me a Hugh Hug!! RIP!!

Gaylene Porter

June 25, 2013

I will truly miss Sonny's sweet spirit, his smile and his hugs. He was such a generous loving man, willing to help anyone. Sending my love and sympathy to Faye and your family. He will always be remembered as a sweet gentle man.

Michele Triplett

June 25, 2013

Rest in Peace Sonny, we love you..

Elizabeth Nelson

June 25, 2013

I will miss you ... your smile, your laugh, your hugs. No words can say how sorry I am that we have not been closer the last few years, but I hope you know that I have always loved you and Faye.
"May his kingship reign, and His redemption come forth and hasten the coming of His Redeemer."

The Chalk Family

June 25, 2013

We want to express our deep sympathies to the Katzman family. Sonny was generous, kind and a true gentleman who gave so much of his talents in volunteer service to our nation's veterans. We loved seeing his smiling face at the VA. He will be truly missed and never forgotten.

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