Obituary of Irwin B. Applebaum

Irwin B. Applebaum, 83, passed away peacefully at Daughters of Sarah, on December 16 , 2016 after a series of illnesses. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Jacob and Anna Olinsky Applebaum. He attended Albany High School and Siena College. Irwin is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Tobi Weinstein Applebaum, his three stepdaughters; Susan Lessner Gortva, Jill Lessner Looker and Laurie Lessner, nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, his brother; Arnold Applebaum, nephew; Jeffrey Applebaum, niece; Lisa Rome. Our thanks to the staff at Daughters of Sarah for the wonderful care given to Irwin in his final days. Services at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue Albany on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 11:00am Interment will follow services in the Independent Benevolent Cemetery on Fuller Road in Albany In memory of Irwin, donations may be made to Congregation Beth Israel, 2195 Eastern Parkway, Schenectady, NY 12309. The period of mourning will be observed throughout the week at the Applebaum residence.