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Irene Garfinkel Obituary

Irene Sicro Garfinkel CHARLESTON - Irene Garfinkel, 78, of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of Philip Garfinkel entered into eternal rest Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Her funeral services will be held at the graveside Thursday, February 7, 2013 in Brith Sholom Beth Israel Cemetery "Maryville", Sycamore Avenue, at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Irene was born December 21, 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Joseph Isaac Sicro and Perle Lefkoff Sicro. She retired as Co-owner with the RSVP Shoppe. She is a member of Brith Sholom Beth Israel Synagogue, Hadassah and Council of Jewish Women. She is survived by two daughters: Wendy Garfinkel-Gold (Dr. Scott Gold) of Athens. GA, Elyse Susan Garfinkel (Jen Hendrick) of Charleston, SC and her granddaughter, Leila A. Gold of Encinitas, CA. Memorials may be made to Brith Sholom Beth Israel Synagogue, 182 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403 or to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 9300 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite F, 9302 Medical Plaza Drive, North Charleston, SC 29406. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2013.

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Cindy Groseclose

February 16, 2013

Mrs Garkinfel was one of the kindest and loveliest women I had ever met. Peace be with your family. She will be missed.

Ross Ann Santo

February 8, 2013

So sorry for the loss of sweet Irene.

Theresa Sabel

February 7, 2013

Dear Wendy and Elyse, Our love and thoughts are with you at this time. Fondly, Theresa and David Sabel

February 7, 2013

Dear Garfinkel Family:
Davis & I are so-so sad for you. Your mother always brightened the room whenever we met her. We're thinking of you. Buckets of Love & sympathy to you, Libby & Davis

Adam Rosen

February 7, 2013

Wendy and Elyse,
I was very, very saddened to hear of your mother's passing. I trust that her memory will serve as a blessing and hope that you know from no more such sorrow.

Elissa Freedman

February 7, 2013

Dear Wendy and Elyse,
I am so sorry about your mother! She was a wonderful person with a big personality! You can take comfort in knowing that she is with your dad and they are looking down on you two smiling!

February 6, 2013

My thoughts are with you both on the loss of your Mother. I don't think I have met either of you but Irene grew up with my Sister Elaine Radetsky and Irene was a vital part of my growing up years in Atlanta . I am so glad she stopped through Macon a couple of years ago after her reunion with childhood friends at Calloway Gardens. May Her Memory be a Blessing to us all.
Sivia Schwartzman Lipson
Macon, Georgia.

Madolyn Cohen Geldbart

February 6, 2013

To both of you at this difficult time, I send you love and wishes that the beautiful memories of your dear mother will help you through this time. She was a sweet, caring person and will be remembered this way always.

Martha Ann and Steven Sloan

February 6, 2013

Steven and I are very very saddened by the loss of our sweet Irene. We loved her so much... We looked forward to every time we were in Charleston and spending time with her.. She was family to us and we shall miss her terribly ..... Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you, Wendy and Elyse.. Martha Ann and Steven

Lester Schwartz

February 6, 2013

Dear Wendy & Elyse,

I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your Mother. Please know you are in our thoughts at this time.

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