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Ed Rosen posted a condolence
Monday, May 7, 2012
We were so sorry to learn of Sol's passing. From 20 years of memories of growing up at Temple Israel, my prime memory of Sol is one of a gutte neshumah, a mensch, and a kind & true gentleman. One can think of no higher honor in Jewish tradition. May his memory be a blessing and an example to all. Ed Rosen & family, Delmar, NY
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Joe Galu posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Sol and Millie were mainstays at Albany Civic Theater where I met them 25 or more years ago -- long after Sol had left the A.C.T. Board of Trustees. They remained volunteers, working hospitality, making coffee and tea and acting as ushers until Millie was hospitalized. They were good hard workers and always fun to work with. Listening to Millie tell Sol what to do and how to do it, usually how to re-do it was always amusing. It was all done with good humor and good grace. They were justifiably proud of their doctor son and their lawyer son. Their house and its grounds were always picture perfect, and Sol worked long past traditional retirement age and would have worked longer if he could have found part-time work. He was a great source of late-in-life happiness to Eleanor, who was as surprised as she was charmed by him. I kept in touch with him by phone, although not often these last two years when my own health was in question. Everyone who knew them loved them.
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Nancy and Kevin O'Day posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
"GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN" Sol, Thank you for your friendship over thr years, at Daughters of Sarah. REST IN PEACE.
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Millie Grossberg posted a condolence
Monday, April 30, 2012
Not really a story but rather rememberances of Sol at Temple Israel---friendly, warm and courtly. Once at the Massry, my husband and I were attending a dinner and my husband realized he had forgotten a kippah. Sol went to his apartment and brought down a kippah for my husband to wear. Just a samll example of the thoughtfulness that Sol showed.
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Fran Weiss posted a condolence
Monday, April 30, 2012
Sincerest condolences on the passing of Sol Koven. Sol truly exemplified the following definition of friendship. A friend is a person whom one knows, likes, and trusts and shows loyalty and concern for individuals. A friend cares, listens, looks out for his friend, and provides positive emotional support. Sol was a true gentleman, a true Mason, and a true friend to family and others. We will miss Sol. He will live on in our hearts. Fran and Ira Weiss and family
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Faye SIlton posted a condolence
Monday, April 30, 2012
Dear dear Family, You know, of course, how much Sol treasured everyone of you. I still remember how ecstatic he was when he learned how to use the e-mail function on the Massry computer. He couldn't get over the fact that he could communicate with any one of you, no matter how far flung your location. When I visited him just a very short time ago, all your images surrounded him in his cozy room at the Daughters--it was all, he said, he really needed, again teaching me a great lesson in values. He did this regularly, never preaching, proudly telling and writing his narratives--about his work, his military service, his family, his reading. You probably don't know that I bought his kitchen table and chairs at the estate sale that Chaim Picker arranged when he moved from his home. It was and still is in sparkling condition. I often sit at the table and think of the thoughtful conversations he must have had with all of you and his beloved Mildred and the responsible way he probably paid bills--right on time--definitely things that I want to establish in my kitchen, too. Having spent 9 of the 10 years that he lived at the Massry observing him and thoroughly enjoying his company and kindness to others, I can tell you how greatly he will be missed and how lovingly he will be remembered. May you all find comfort in knowing that SOl's influence is everywhere. With love, Faye Silton
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Judith Shub and Steven Essig posted a condolence
Monday, April 30, 2012
Our sincerest condolences to Sol's family on the loss of such a special man. Sol befriended our father, Henry Essig, when he moved into the Massry residence in 2003. We were all grateful for his friendship and kindness to Hank and to us. We will miss his messages on the high holidays and will remember him always with love.
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Richard and Lois Rubin posted a condolence
Sunday, April 29, 2012
We were so sad to hear of Sol'd passing. He was a lovely man with a very big heart. I really don't recall when we met Sol, however it seems like forever. We would meet him in Shul, offering a ride home. When my Father was in the Daughter's of Sarah, Sol was a frequent visitor, which was so much appreciated. You could always engage him in conversation, and he always had a joke! Our sympathy and wishes of peace and comfort to the family.. Dr. Richard and Lois Rubin