Obituary of James Jacobson

JAMES JACOBSON 1917-2011 James Jacobson, age 94 of Boca Raton, Florida, died on Monday morning, November 28, 2011 at the Boca Regional Hospital in Boca Raton, Florida. Born in Albany, Mr. Jacobson resided in Schenectady for many years where he owned and operated Englebardts Furniture Store in Schenectady. He had been a Florida resident for the past 20 years. He was a member of Congregation Agudat Achim in Schenectady. He enjoyed golf, reading, playing bridge and backgammon. Throughout James's life he remained athletic and continued enjoying watching sports. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 69 years, Lenore Cohen Jacobson. Devoted father of Benjamin Jacobson of Yorktowne Heights, NY and Steven Jacobson of Brooklyn, NY. Cherished grandfather of Sara and Julia Jacobson. Services at the Agudat Achim Cemetery, Schermerhorn Street in Rotterdam, NY on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 1:00pm. A celebration of James life will be held at the Boca Greens Country Club in Boca Raton,, Florida on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11:00am. Those wishing to remember James in a special way may make a memorial contribution to Hospice by the Sea, 1531 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33486. Mr. Jacobson will long be remembered by his family and friends as a kind, gentle and loving man.