As many of you may have heard, dad gained his freedom from ALS on Sunday, September 16. His sudden death was unexpected as the week leading up to his passing was full of rapid decline. It was agnozing watching dad suffer and now we can take comfort in knowing he is free from pain. I have never seen a man fight so hard to overcome so much as dad did in the past 10 weeks. He was truly a hero to me, a remarkable father and a genuine friend to many.
Here is a copy of the obituary which will appear in the columbus dispatch tomorrow.
SCHLESINGER Justin Schlesinger, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 16, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Esther Schlesinger. He is survived by his wife, Marcia; daughters, Eileen (Todd) Elswick and Erica Schlesinger; son, Howard Schlesinger; grandchildren, Addison, Andrew, Brooke, Zachary, Dyllan, Shane, Samantha and Damien; brother-in-law, Bernie (Bobbi) Stevens. The family will gather with friends at 12:15pm on Wednesday, September 19th at the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Chapel, 5600 E. Broad St. with a graveside service to follow at 1:00pm with Rabbi Cary Kozberg officiating. Family and friends are welcome to gather for Shiva at the Schlesinger residence on Wednesday and Thursday from 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Association - Central and Southern Ohio Chapter www.webcsoh.alsa.org.
Online guestbook at www.epsteinmemorial.com Epstein Memorial Chapel3232 E. Main StreetColumbus, OH 43213614.235.3232
We would also like to encourage those who can, to join our family and friends to walk with us on September 30th for the annual Walk to Defeat ALS Columbus Walk in memory of dad. Location:Fred Beekman Park, OSU. Registration is at 10 am, walk begins at 11 am. Dad was really looking forward to attending and it brings us such sadness to know he will only be with us in spirit. Register online -ALS Association - Central and Southern Ohio Chapter www.webcsoh.alsa.org. Click on Walk to Defeat ALS and search for our team-Freckle Fairies.
I love you daddy!!!! I miss you terribly. Life is just not the same...
I've been thinking so much about Justin. The memories are sweet. Oh boy, he could make me laugh, and sometimes what he was saying tickled him so much he could hardly get it out through his own laughter! Often the humor was at his own expense... he found it easy to laugh at himself. I HAVE seen him angry. Mostly at some kind of injustice (and we all had many opportunities for that at the "Marketplace". But his anger never lasted long and soon he was telling stories and sharing his observations on life - always interesting and often entertaining! I miss getting his viewpoint on the things happening around us.
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In his eulogy, I think the Rabbi pointed out many wonderful things about my friend, but he missed one important one. To say that Justin was "good-natured" would certainly be an understatement. His sweet spirit was an inspiration to everyone around him and he made us all smile. A lot.
I love this Nancy! Thanks so much.
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