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Elliot Lipof Obituary
Elliot is survived by his 3 daughters, Rita Lipof, Susan [Eric] Carter, and Carol [Edward Drost] Lipof and his former wife and mother of his 3 children, Irene Lipof. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren and his brother Mark [Edee] Lipof, his nieces and nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Edie Lipof and his sister Anita [Jim] Lewis.
Elliot was born in Massachusetts and moved to Florida when he was a child where he lived until he passed. He graduated from North Miami High, completed an Associate degree from Miami Dade College, and served in the Navy during Vietnam. Elliot worked in the family business selling screen enclosures, he also owned his own picture framing business and sold art. In his final career, he sold Cadillacs.
Elliot was a sailor, a bowler, a great cook, and had an incredible eye for art and design. He was loyal, funny, and always put others ahead of his own needs. He was an extraordinary Father and friend and always gave the best advice. He will be missed by so many people.
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