Edith: Please accept my deep sympathy- I always enjoyed meeting you and Arthur
usually at the Crown and he always had a few cute remarks to say- usually funny ones
and always relative to the times.
Kay Lavitt
Arthur is survived by his devoted wife of sixty three years, Edith, his daughter Ann Louise Gittleman and James Templeton of Post Falls, Idaho and his son and daughter-in-law Stuart and Sandra Gittleman of Cornelius, North Carolina. . He was the proud grandfather of Shira Beth Gittleman, Isaac Aaron Gittleman, and Daniel Ryan Gittleman and the “favorite” uncle of many nieces and nephews from coast to coast. Arthur loved people. He was a man of great character, empathy, wit, and charm. He had an incredibly beautiful heart and will be sorely missed.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with interment following in the Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery, Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield.
A memorial lunch gathering will be observed at the Hebrew Home and Hospital after the burial. Arthur’s widow, Edith, may be visited at the Hebrew Home and Hospital during the shiva week.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Arthur’s memory may be made to The Hartford Chapter of Hadassah in care of Faith Helene, 43 Carlyle Rd., West Hartford 06117.
For further information, directions, or to sign the guestbook for Arthur, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm
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From West Hartford, Ct`06105
Posted On: October 7, 2010
Edith: Please accept my deep sympathy- I always enjoyed meeting you and Arthur
usually at the Crown and he always had a few cute remarks to say- usually funny ones
and always relative to the times.
Kay Lavitt
From Naples, FL
Posted On: October 7, 2010
Our family has lost a great member. I am so thankful I got to re-connect with Arthur and his family this past summer. I will cherish that afternoon forever. He was always so kind and with a great smile.
From jamestown, ri
Posted On: October 10, 2010
hi my name is cheryl upton. cheryl levy when art knew me at suburban pharmacy. he was a very sweet man. i didnt realize that marcia lovitz knew you anne louise. barry was my cousin.
i knew your family from plainville before i met art. arline and marvin gittleman and lisa, david and helene. i used to tutor lisa for hebrew school.
the last time i saw art, he was at the hebrew home. his room was next door to my mom's.
art will be sorely missed. my thoughts and condolences are with you and your family.
From San Jose, CA
Posted On: October 10, 2010
Oh, how I loved Uncle Arthur! It was always so much fun to visit with him and his family. He was definitely my favorite Uncle. I regret that as we grew older and moved away from the area, we lost contact for some time. But he was always in my heart. I am grateful to have such fond memories of him and I know that his family has many, many more of them to see them through. Say hello to Dad (your brother Eddie) for us! All my best from our family to yours!
Your niece and family,
Cheryl (Gittleman) Fuelleman
From Newington, CT
Posted On: October 8, 2010
I knew your father, when I was in my teens, as the nicest person who helped my father so much with his knowledge and expertise in the liquor business. I will always be grateful for the help he gave our family. I did not know until today how distinguished a person he really was but I am not surprised. He will be deeply missed.
Ben Zinkerman
From Cornelius, NC
Posted On: October 15, 2010
Arthur Gittleman was, and still is one of the greatest men I will ever know. I will never forget him. He had a wonderful sense of humor, was generous, and took great interest in my life. He always made me feel so special. He served both his country and his family well. When he was with me I felt his warmth and it made me feel good to be alive! I loved my grandfather and he loved me, of that there is no doubt. I will see you again, Zadie. Love, Daniel
From Cornelius, NC
Posted On: October 15, 2010
I loved my grandfather very much. Every time I saw him, he was smiling, and he was so happy to see me! He took great care of my grandmother, and he was a good father. He was very devoted to his family. He loved taking trips, and eating at restaurants with our family. He served our nation as a Marine in World War II, and every time I hear of WWII I think of Zadie, and am proud of him and what he did for our nation. I would hope to be like my grandfather when I grow up.
We all loved you, Zadie. Rest in peace.
Isaac
From Cornelius, NC
Posted On: October 14, 2010
Dear Arthur, my beloved father-in-law, was one of the finest men I have ever known. To carry his good name is a great honor, and to pass on the legacy of his good name and life into the next generations is the greatest gift one can give.
I have many fond and cherished memories of Arthur. He was such a fine gentleman of good wit and cheer. I held him in high regard for good reason. Arthur was an excellent husband with unfailing devotion to his beloved wife, Edith. He never failed to honor her, to provide for her and esteem her above himself to his very last breath. He was also selflessly devoted to his children, Ann Louise and Stuart, always validating their multifaceted interests, talents and friends. He was readily available in the best fatherly ways with his time, wise counsel and support. He adored his grandchildren, Shira, Isaac and Daniel, and deposited such affection and affirmation as beloved Zadie. He took interest in whatever they did, big or small.
The world was a better place because of Arthur. He consistently valued and invested in people above things. Everyone knew him to be a man of valor, integrity, uprightness, kindness and humor. He was an intelligent man, yet reserved and humble; a keen realist, yet lived optimistically. To know him was to have a friend. He always left a good impression.
Arthur and I shared an endearing affection for each other, and I knew that he loved me as a beloved daughter. With a big smile, I have many memories of him loving my cooking, our home and family, including our dog, Jackson. How blessed am I to know him even through his son, Stuart, my beloved husband, who is in many ways like his Dad. I will always be grateful for Art, and will always remember him with great love and respect. He is already dearly missed.
From Atlanta, GA
Posted On: October 8, 2010
My Mother, Natalie Cohan, was dear friends with Edith and Arthur Gittleman. Arthur would pick Mom up many-a-Sunday and take Natalie and Edith out for breakfast. My mother always had said that Arthur was "one in a million" - next to our Dad, Jack, of course! My heartfelt sympathies to the family. Ann Cohan
From Mendham, NJ
Posted On: October 12, 2010
Ann Louise. We were so very fond of your father. We have been remembering the times we spent with him and Edith--meeting them in Lenox in 1991, being with them when they drove you to speaking engagements in the northeast, visiting you in their home in W. Hartford, having them as guests in our home, attending their 50th wedding anniversary. We remember visiting him in the hospital with you and James. He was the ideal father and friend. We had always thought we'd see him again. We send our love and deepest sympathy to Edith, Stuart and his family, and to you, dear Ann Louise and James. And we are very saddened not to have been able to be with you. Paula and Herb
From Charlotte, NC
Posted On: October 8, 2010
Words cannot express how much I will miss my Zadie.I will miss his jokes,his big kisses and his big heart.I am truly grateful to have had him in my life.He was a wonderful man.
From Middletown, CT
Posted On: October 8, 2010
Uncle Arthur was always a favorite uncle of mine. To Ann Louise and Stuart and Aunt Edith, my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Remember the good times and he will live on within your hearts.
From Osprey, FL
Posted On: October 8, 2010
I have so many great memories of Uncle Art and the great family parties and holidays at Seminole Circle. Uncle Art was the most down to earth and decent man you could ever hope to meet.
From Rathdrum, ID
Posted On: October 7, 2010
ALG....My heart hurts for the pain you are feeling since Arthur passed....He will be missed dearly....Know in your heart that you made him proud and that you will always be his "daddy's girl".......May peace be with you always...
From Windsor, CT
Posted On: October 7, 2010
Dear Friends,
It was with great sadness that I just learned of Art's passing. Please accept the heartfelt condolences of all of his comrades in Hartford-Laurel Post 45 of the Jewish War Veterans. He will be missed.
We are grateful for his many years of support of JWV, and especially for his courageous service to this country.
May his memory be for a blessing, and may he rest in peace.
From Post Falls, ID
Posted On: October 7, 2010
My heart is overwhelmed with the outpouring of personal e-mails, telephone calls, and notes upon the passing of my beloved father, Arthur. I am a "Daddy's Girl" and will miss my father more than words can express. He was the gentleman's "gentle man" and I am sure that the angels are rejoicing because one of their own has returned home.
From JUPITER, FL
Posted On: October 7, 2010
Our fondest memory of Arthur was when he and Edith and AnnLouise visted my home for lunch in Glen Gove 7-8 years ago. He reminds me so much of my dad, loving, kind, gentle and very inteligent. Our condolences, love and prayers are with the entire Gittleman family.
Love Diane & Roy
From Chesapeake, VA
Posted On: October 7, 2010
Ann Louise - don't know if you remember me but we went to Hebrew School together at Beth Hillel. Sorry to hear about your dad - although I don't remember him. I remember you and your mom. My mom, Jennie Greenberg, was in the Hebrew Home until August 31 when I air ambulanced her down to Virginia Beach so she could be closer to family since my brother,Larry Greenbeg, died in June. Please send my condolences to your mom as well, if you think she will remember me.
My husband (Barry Lovitz) who died in 1996 went to school and graduated with your cousin at Pulaski High School in 1962.
Again sorry for your loss.
Marcia (Greenberg) Lovitz
From Cornelius, NC
Posted On: November 11, 2010
I miss my father greatly. What a rare gift in life to share so many good years with him, but moreover, to thoroughly enjoy such a wonderful relationship with him, like that of a best and cherished friend. We spoke almost every day. He was not only my Dad, he was a man whom I deeply respected…an individual who earned my respect over and over again simply by who he was and by what he did…especially when no one was looking. Dad was a great encourager. He was indeed the quintessential mensch…THE mitzvah man! He always considered people and enjoyed doing acts of kindness. He left a rich and blessed heritage for his three beloved grandchildren by living with such thoughtfulness and integrity. Simply but profoundly put, Dad made others feel good.
Quietly and with dignity, my father passed away as he lived. Toward the end of his days, I listened to him as he wrestled with the paramount question, asking, “What is life all about, really?” With a sweet conclusion, he made his shalom with Almighty God and God’s provision for him. It was an honor to be his son, and to be known and loved by him unconditionally. He was the best.