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Albert Epstein Obituary
Born in Yalovky, Poland, he was a son of the late Louis Epstein and the late Sonia Rosenberg Epstein. Albert and his family moved from Yalovky to Savannah in early 1938. He was a member of Congregation B'nai Brith Jacob. Albert graduated from Savannah High in 1948. He attended Armstrong State College.
In his early teens, Albert was a member of a volunteer force that marched from downtown Savannah to Burnside Island looking out for German submarines during World War II. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran having served during the Korean War. Mr. Epstein was a licensed real estate broker for close to 60 years.
He was an avid chess player and devoted sports enthusiast.
Albert loved his family, G-d, and his country.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Isadore and Elliott Epstein.
Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Sandra (Sandy) Clark Epstein; two sons, Robert and Laurence Epstein; two daughters, Dawn Epstein Berlinsky Wexler and her husband, Larry, and Lisa Dillard and her husband, Morgan; two grandchildren, Arielle and Aiden Berlinsky; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the graveside, Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family will sit Shiva at Buckingham South, 5450 Abercorn Street, on Wednesday from 4:30 until 6 o'clock and on Thursday and Friday from 2 until 5 o'clock.
The family would like to thank Dr. Wumi and Ms. Cox, P.A., as well as the staff of Candler Hospital for their outstanding care. We would also like to give special thanks to Sister Donna for her prayers and support.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob - 5444 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia 31405 or the American Lung Association of Georgia - 6606 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia 31405.
Please share your thoughts about Albert and his life at www.gamblefuneralservice.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jack Rosenberg
July 30, 2018
Albert will always be remembered as a wonderful father and human being. He always spoke about my grandfather Sam and how much he learned from him. Rest in peace
Mitzi Milligan
March 20, 2018
As a child, Albert was a major fixture in my life. He was warm, kind and quite funny. My name for Abert was, "ALBERT THE ALBATROSS". I love you, Albert the Abetross and thank you for such wonderful childhood memories.
Jim & Mary Ellen Donatelli
March 20, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this very sorrowful time. Mr. Epstein was such a gentle man and we were blessed to know him. God bless you all.
Maxine G. Blair
March 20, 2018
Remembering Albert --- the friendship of a
caring,special and dear friend can not be
Measured it can only be Treasured...
Kathy Hoover
March 20, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Alberts passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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