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Alan Feinstein Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - It is with great sadness that the family of Alan Feinstein of Springfield, Ohio, announces his passing on October 4, 2021, at the age of 89. Alan will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Nancy (Beck), his ex-wife, Sarah Grace, and his children, Larry (Sharon), Jay, Sandy, Andy (Mary), Mark (Tonia), Benjamin (Mary), and step-son Scott (Lisa). He will be missed by his sister Bonnie, his brother-in-law Mike, his 20 grandchildren and his 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Anna (Sklar) Feinstein, and his sisters, Miriam (Leonard), Jean (Jules), and Celia (Morty/Dave). Alan was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 5, 1932. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1951-1954 and moved to Springfield after marrying in 1954. He was the owner of Carpetland, Carpet Town, and Bloomingdeals. After retiring, Alan worked as a driver for Oakwood Village. Alan was an active member of Temple Sholom and of Springfield Kiwanis for over 50 years. He served on the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Merchant's Association, and the Springfield Arts Council. Alan was a community volunteer, donating his time and countless hours helping others.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the FERNCLIFF FUNERAL HOME Chapel, 501 W. McCreight Avenue, Springfield. A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. in Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum with Rabbi Cary Kozberg officiating. Condolences may be left for the family at www.FerncliffCemetery.org.
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Pam McCann von Rahl
October 9, 2021
I want to offer my sincere condolences. Alan was such a good friend to my Mom and Dad. They were friends for many years. He was such a good man.
Laura (Valley) Hearlihy
October 8, 2021
I worked for Alan at Carpet Town before moving to Colorado and he truly was the nicest man you could hope to meet. He was generous with his time, endlessly patient with customers and staff, and had such a wry sense of humor. My sincere condolences to his family.
Kay Hess
October 7, 2021
I used to know Alan & Nancy when I worked at Dr Blanks & also I bought several things from Bloomingdeals. He was so very nice! I am so sorry for your lose.
Paul Cronley
October 7, 2021
My condolences to your family. I remember Alan being a kind and gentle person with a great sense of humor.
Michael Taylor
October 6, 2021
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Feinstein family. Thank you, Alan, for sharing your wisdom, patience and humor.
Frances VanDyke
October 6, 2021
Allen was a very nice man. We worked together back in the late 80´s . So very sorry for your loss.
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