Obituary for Lester Charmatz
Lester Charmatz, age 86. Beloved husband of Joyce Kagan Charmatz, nee Simon and the late Patricia Charmatz, nee Sadie. Cherished father of Andrew Charmatz (Sara Witt) and James Charmatz. Loving step-father of Irv (Ali) Kagan and Jeffrey (Amy) Kagan. Devoted grandfather of Phoebe, Peri, Sammy, Joey, Benjamin, Sophie and Noah. Dear brother of the late Arthur (survived by Barbara) Charmatz. Contributions in Lester’s name to the Jewish National Fund or Keep Chicago Beautiful would be appreciated. Funeral service Monday 12:30 PM at Beth Israel Cemetery-Woodbridge, NJ. Info: Mitzvah Memorial Funerals, 630-MITZVAH (630-648-9824) or www.mitzvahfunerals.com