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Arthur

Epstein

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Arthur Herbert “Bushy” Epstein, 84, of West Hartford, CT died Thursday (December 22, 2011), with family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Mary for over 64 years. Born in Hartford, CT he was the son of Samuel and Shirley Epstein. He was a graduate of Weaver High School. He served in the American and Pacific Theaters of Operation while serving in the United States Navy aboard The USS Rogers. He received the World War II Victory Medal and was a member of the Jewish War Veterans. He was a proud 32nd Degree Master Mason and Shriner. He was a long time member of the Democratic Town Committee, active member of the Elmwood Merchants Association, member of the Connecticut Floor Covering Association where he was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also the recipient of the American Heart Association Lifestyle Change Award. In 1949 he co-founded Epstein Bros. Floor Covering, which became a leading Connecticut floor covering company. During the holiday season he brought joy to the members of the Shiloh Baptist Church of Hartford by providing nourishment for its congregants and the many homeless people from the area. Arthur was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend. He is survived by his children, Mark and wife Linda, Gary and Pamela and Seth and wife Rebecca. He also leaves behind his brother Harold and his sister Linda and her husband Albert Reichin. Cherished grandchildren, Joelle and husband Matthew, Rachel and Jon, Jenna and Samuel Epstein. He also had many cherished nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Jerold and his sisters Marjorie Strano and Barbara Masters. The Epstein Family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Joel Silver and the oncology nurses, Dr. Michael Teiger and the many nurses at St. Francis hospital for their loving care. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford on Tuesday December 27, 2011 at 12:00 pm followed by interment at Beth El Temple Cemetery, Jackson St. Extension, Avon. The family will receive relatives and friends at Beth El Temple 2626 Albany Ave., West Hartford following interment. Shiva will be observed at the home of Mary Epstein, 106 Montclair Dr. West Hartford on Tues 6 – 8pm, Wed, and Thur between 2 & 4pm and 6 & 8pm. Shiva will also be observed at the home of Linda Reichin, 162 Thistle Pond Dr. Bloomfield on Wed and Thur. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the MDS Foundation www.mds-foundation.org or Beth El Temple (860) 233-9696. For further information, directions or to sign the guest register book for Bushy, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com BUSHY WAS A MAN THAT EVERYBODY LOVED…

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From: David Masters & family

From La Pine, Oregon

Posted On: December 26, 2011

Uncle Bushy
You will be missed your warm smile and wonderful stories, sleep well my friend.
"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us." Helen Keller

From: Steve & Marielle Swinson

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: December 27, 2011

We would like to express our sincere sympathies to family and friends of Arthur Epstein. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

From: Larry S. Baker

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: December 27, 2011

Heartfelt condolences to your entire family for your loss.
Bushy was a dear friend and a Brother and will truly be missed.

Fraternally,

WB Larry S. Baker

From: Billy Wyckoff

From Newington, Ct

Posted On: December 28, 2011

Seth and the Epstein family. sorry for your loss. I loved talking with your dad at the coffee shop. He always had a great story for me.

From: Lorna Pincus

From Milford, CT

Posted On: December 28, 2011

To Linda & family:
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Paul & Lorna Pincus

From: Ivan Finkle

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: December 29, 2011

Bushey was always a pleasure to see and do business with. A gentleman and a friend. Heartfelt condolences to Harold and the family. We've all lost one of a kind.

From: ann & Mickey Wolf

From bloomfield, ct

Posted On: December 26, 2011

To Linda and the entire Epstein family,
We are currently out of the country but send our deepest condolensces on Art's passing. He was always a kind and happy man and he will be missed.

Ann (Abkowicz) and Mickey Wolf

From: Len and Joan Glazier

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: December 24, 2011

"Bushy" was a kind friend for many years. Always helpful when in the store, and in giving advice when improving our and my parents' home.

From: Herman Rosenbaum

From DELRAY BEACH, FL

Posted On: December 25, 2011

Bushy was a very friendly competitor when i was in the floor covering industry. He always had a kind word offered assistance when we were shorthanded due to illlness. He will be missed. My condolences to his family

From: Seth Rosenblit

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: December 24, 2011

My late mother used to refer to Arthur as "Bushy". They both grew up in the same Hartford North End neighborhood a lifetime ago. I got to know Arthur through his association with my parents, and then later through mutual friends. He was absolutely one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life. Our loss is Heaven's gain.

From: Marshall Rulnick

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: December 24, 2011

Bushy was a mensch. I will miss his warm greeting at High Holy Days at Beth El. My condolences to his family.

From: david hendek

From west hartford, ct

Posted On: December 24, 2011

rest in peace, my friend.

From: Stan Newborn

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: December 24, 2011

Linda and family,
Remembering your brother Arthur as a caring kind hearted mensch.
May he rest in peace.
Shalom,
Stan

From: Judy & Al Greenspoon

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: December 24, 2011

Our sincere condoences to the Epstein family. We always enjoyed spending time socializing with Bushy. He will be sorely missed in the Hartford community.

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