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Morris Kalinsky Obituary

Morris Kalinsky CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on the morning of April 10, 2010, Morris Kalinsky, husband of Sybil Dickstein Kalinsky. Residence, Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Kalinsky are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Sunday, April 11, 2010, at two o'clock. Interment, Emanu-El Cemetery "Maryville". Morris was born May 30, 1924, in Holly Hill, SC, the son of Jake Kalinsky and Minnie Friedman Kalinsky. He was a graduate of Holly Hill High School and the University of Georgia. He married Sybil Dickstein of Savannah, GA in June, 1959. He opened Bob Ellis Shoe Store in February, 1950 and was involved in the business until his illness in September, 2009. Morris received numerous awards in his industry, including induction into the Footwear News Hall of Fame. He was a member of Synagogue Emanu-El and served on the Board of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Synagogue Emanu-El, Charleston Jewish Federation and the MUSC Heart and Vascular Board. He was a founding board member of Tidelands Bank. He is survived by his wife of Charleston; two sons, Jeffrey S. Kalinsky of New York and Barry I. Kalinsky and his wife, Mona, of Charleston; three grandchildren, Molly, Caroline and Jake Kalinsky; and one nephew, Bruce Kremer of Baltimore, MD. Memorials may be made to the Charleston Jewish Federation, 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Apr. 11, 2010.

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Herman Fishman

April 13, 2010

To know Morris was to love, admire and
respect him! Our heartfelt love and
condolences to Sybil and family.

Herman and Nina Fishman

Renee Zinn Gordon

April 13, 2010

I am so sorry to read this sad news. As Madolyn wrote, he truly was a legend. I remember him and his family "wayback when". He was always so kind and patient with everyone and a wonderful family man. I know how proud he was of Sybil and his boys. To Sybil, Barry and Jeffrey, your wonderful memories will give you much strength and comfort. We loved him and will miss him.

April 12, 2010

Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences on Morris' passing. He was a good man.

Jerry Vereen

Sebastian Marzaro

April 12, 2010

Dear Barry and Jeffrey,

May the memory of your Dad and the comfort of all that had the fortune of knowing him give you strength and courage.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

With deepest sympathy,

Sherri Arsenault

April 11, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Kalinsky's passing. He will be missed by all that knew him. My deepest sympathy goes out to his wife and children .

Barbara and Lowell Epstein

April 11, 2010

Lowell and I were so saddened to hear of Morris'passing. Regretfully we are not able to attend the funeral, but hope to see you when we return to Charleston.

Madolyn and Ralph Geldbart

April 11, 2010

So sorry to hear of Morris' passing. May you, Sybil, Barry and Jeffrey have all the wonderful memories of his life sustain you always. A legend has passed.

Louis Lourie

April 11, 2010

Wishing you the strength to endure the huge loss of the World's greatest fashion footwear visionary leader. Uncle Morris was the most colorful charismatic charming human being that I have ever known. We are sending our deepest sympathy and condolence to Sybil, Barry, Jeffrey, Mona and Grandchildren.
Louis Lourie and Dale Baker
Wilmington, NC

Amelia Hendrix

April 11, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gail Bloch

April 11, 2010

My sincere condolences to the family of Morris Kalinsky. He was a true Icon of Fashion on King Street and believed all women should wear "beautiful". His presence will be missed, but the legend lives on.

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