Dr. Mark Schwartz, 76, of McKinley Ave., New Haven, devoted husband of 52 years to Heni (Borenstein) Schwartz, died on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in New York City, July 7, 1942, Mark was the son of the late Solomon and Eleanor (Applebaum) Schwartz. Beloved father of Peter Schwartz (Elisabeth) of Englewood, NJ, Ari Schwartz (Ruth) of Sharon, MA, and Yoav Schwartz (Pam) of Raanana, Israel. Dear brother of Sheila Rubin of Los Angeles, NS and Libbe Rosenthal (Paul) of Phoenix, AZ. Cherished grandfather of Mollie, Ezra (pre-deceased), Alexandra, Betzalel, Brooke, Ellie, Hillel, Andrew, Elon, Avi, David, Nachshon.
Mark Schwartz was active for decades in new Haven’s Jewish community and belonged to Westville Synagogue.
Funeral Services at Westville Synagogue, 74 West Prospect St., New Haven Monday at 10:30 a.m. with Interment Services to follow at the Beth Israel Cemetery, 60 Fitch St., New Haven.
Shiva (mourning period) will be observed at 121 McKinley Ave., New Haven Mon-Wed., 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Shiva will continue at the homes of the children on Thursday through Sunday morning.
For locations and times, email eschwart@verizon.net. Memorial Contributions may be sent to: jcfny.org/charitable-assets-accepted/ and designate “The Ezra Schwartz Memorial Baseball Field” in Raanana, Israel.
Funeral Arrangements in care of Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, New Haven. To sign an online registry book or to leave a message of condo- lence, please visit: www.shurefuneralhome.com