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Irving Grossman Obituary

Irving Grossman Passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2008 at the Jewish Home in San Francisco. Irving is survived by his devoted and loving daughter, Gail Grossman; Gail's mother, Sylvia Morden; brother-in-law, Harold (Ruth) Epstein; sister-in-law, Relda Grossman; stepson, Bill (Jan) Zachary; stepdaughter, Patsy (Doug) Zike; nieces and nephews, Barbara Erickson, Susan Grossman, Teri (Mitch) Ostwald, Steven (Diane) Markham, Stuart (Judy) Markham, Helane Rappaport and 10 great nieces and nephews. Irving was a gentleman who loved life and always had a positive can-do attitude. He enjoyed his last four years at the Jewish Home where he lived, volunteered, participated in numerous activities and made many special friends. Irving will be missed by everyone who knew him. Private interment will take place at Eternal Home Cemetery, Colma with a public memorial service to follow at the Jewish Home on Tuesday, Feb. 12th at 2:30 p.m. Donations to the Jewish Home, 302 Silver Ave., SF, CA 94112 preferred.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Feb. 12, 2008.

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Art and Mary Ann Whitten

February 14, 2008

With heavy hearts we learn of the passing of our dear friend Irv. Few men walk this earth that are as honorable, decent and loyal as he was.

Society could use so many more like Irv. The world would truly be a better place for it.

We'll miss his smile, his optimism, and his courage.

We'll miss his love and friendship.

He adored his daughter Gail. He adored his friends. When you had the privilege of being his friend, you were a friend for life. He exuded joy every time we met or spoke on the phone. Irv was the eternal optimist!

He will be sorely missed.

A gentleman, who loved anything airplanes. Was so proud of his grandson who worked with Lear jets, and got such a kick out of meeting Chuck Yeager. (We still have his picture in our phone book of Chuck Yeager and him. They were both quite handsome and dashing!)

The art student and writer in his late 80's. Ever willing to learn. Such an amazing man...

We know sorrow and pain is over for him, but missing him has just begun for us.

He's with G-d, of that we have no doubt!

Until we meet again dear friend, farewell...

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