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Isadore

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Case

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CASE, Isadore Y. Isadore “Izzy” Case, 100 years of age of West Hartford, CT died Tuesday, (January 18, 2011). Izzy was married for 63 years, to Ruth Case, who died in 1996. He was the father of Dr. Arnold Case and his wife Ann, and Richard Case and his wife Harriet. Izzy had seven grandchildren, Dr. Daniel Case and wife Patty, Dr. Elizabeth Case and husband Steven Dolmanisth, Amy Rosenfield and husband Michael, Sarah Gilbert and husband Chris, Andrew Case and wife Cara, William Case and wife Tria and David Case. Izzy also had 15 great-grandchildren who were the love of his life, Noel, Alexandra. Sophie. Lucy, Josh, Hannah, Rachel, Eliana, Jack, Karlin, Zachary, Benjamin, Nathaniel, Jacy and Cray. Izzy is also survived by his brother, Dr. Lewis Case and his wife Beatrice. He was predeased by his sisters, Bela Webb, Sadie Sharp and Gertrude Sandler. After his wife died Izzy spent several years with Irene Sorokin. He is fondly remembered by Irene’s children, Wednesday Sorokin and her husband Russell Miller, and Peter Sorokin, his wife Lillian and their children. Izzy was a director of Mt. Sinai Hospital, Hebrew Home and Hospital, past president of the former Cliifside Country Club, and a member of Tumblebrook Country Club. An avid fisherman and golfer, Izzy shot his age several times. Originally a dairy farmer and cattle auction holder, Izzy became a real estate developer in the late 1950’s, developing several residential subdivisions throughout the State of Connecticut. Funeral services will be held Thursday, (January 20,2011) at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi Michael Pinkus officiating. Interment will follow in Beth Israel Cemetery in Avon. A memorial period will be observed at the home of Mr. and Mrs Richard Case, 43 Bath Crescent, Bloomfield, CT following the funeral and on Friday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to The Max Case Fund at the Hebrew Home or to Congregation Beth Israel. For further information, directions or to sign the guest book for Izzy. please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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From: Merrill Ganson

From Bloomfield, ct

Posted On: January 19, 2011

Rich Sorry to hear about Izzy he was a wonderful man and I glad he had a full life and was well liked.Good luck to you all. Merril.

From: malcolm r.casway

From west hartford, ct

Posted On: January 19, 2011

i am so saddened by the news that my friend iz past away.he was
a man who helped me when i came to ct in 1964 when i was a young man having just got married. he helped me to join cliffside cc
when he was pres. he was never to busy to suggest and help out
when i had problems. he will be truly be missed.to richard
and family my heartfelt sympathy to you and yours. he left a wonderful legacy.

From: Arthur Nassau

From Avon, CT

Posted On: January 19, 2011

Richie and Arnold and family. It is hard to believe that Izzy is gone. He was such a competitor on the golf course you could never count him out in any match. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Reba joins me in sending our sincere condolences. Art Nassau

From: billy zachs

From hartford, ct

Posted On: January 19, 2011

Dear Case Family. Heartfelt condolences from Billy, Martin and Sarah.

From: Daniel Levine

From Charleston, SC

Posted On: January 19, 2011

To Lou and the Case family from the Levines our condolenses to you all

From: barbara and bob birnbaum

From longboat key, fl

Posted On: January 19, 2011

We met Izzy when we arrived in W. Hartford in 1970 and have great memories of a wonderful guy for 40 years. .we will sorely miss him!

From: Marshall Rulnick

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: January 19, 2011

Dear Rich & Harriet,

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Izzy. He was a joy to be around. He was an amazing person and I, along with countless others who had the good fortune to know him, will miss him very much.

I am away, but please know that I will be thinking of Iz and you Thursday

I am away and cannot be with you Thursday

From: Marshall Rulnick

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: January 19, 2011

Dear Rich & Harriet,

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Izzy. He was a joy to be around. He was an amazing person and I, along with countless others who had the good fortune to know him, will miss him very much.

I am away, but please know that I will be thinking of Iz and you Thursday

I am away and cannot be with you Thursday

From: Arthur Fishman

From west hartford, ct 06117,

Posted On: January 20, 2011

A wonderful guy, and always a big HELLO..Art and Helene Fishman

From: Ed Curran

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: January 20, 2011

Richie, I will be unable to attend the funeral but I do want to extend my condolences to you. I am sorry for your loss.I can tell from the obit. that your father left a strong and enduring familial legacy.

From: Joan Leopold Glazier

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: January 20, 2011

Izzy had a wonderful full life, and I'm glad he reached the century mark.

There must be quite a gin rummy game going with his buddies
who were waiting for him.

My deepest sympathy to his entire family and warm regards.

From: Toby and Mike Schwefel

From Boca Raton, FL

Posted On: January 20, 2011

Dear Richie and family,

Toby and I were deeply saddened to hear of Izzie's passing. We feel honored to have been part of his long and full life for the past 25 years. Our condolences to you and your family.

Toby and Mike Schwefel

From: Andrew Case

From London, UK

Posted On: January 24, 2011

Grandpa Iz was a legend; an unforgettable character with a true lust for life. Vibrant until the very end; he did everything on his own terms. I'm grateful to have this opportunity to say a few words about this wonderful and loving man on behalf of my brothers, myself and the rest of the Richard Case side of the family.

It seems hard to believe, but I never thought this day would ever come; I fully expected my next opportunity to speak publicly about Grandpa Izzy would be in 2015, when the three brothers would roast him with the latest version of the Iz Quiz.

At his 100th birthday party in late August, he was as robust and cantankerous as ever--when asked "Can you hold the microphone closer?" he quipped, with that ever-present twinkle in his eye, "I'd like to hold something else closer."

Bill, David and I have many special memories of Grandpa, some of which can't be repeated in polite company. (But feel free to ask us later.) In many ways, his bawdiness and quick wit that will be most fondly remembered, along with his heart-warming grin.

Grandpa had a no-nonsense approach to life, but he met every challenge with bona fide gusto. He simply never dwelled on his difficulties. In 1955, at the age of 45, he sold the family cattle farm and moved into real estate--though the cowboy spirit never left him. Or maybe it was native American spirit: his tribe, of course, the Hebrew tribe. Izzy proudly displayed his totem everyday-- the iconic bolo tie. We are all wearing one today to honor him.

Iz was blessed to have had two remarkable loves: his wife and our beloved grandmother, Ruth Rosen, whom he married in 1933, and then Irene Sorokin; both of whom tried ever so hard to keep Izzy in check... and they both learned the best way to keep him in check, was to go along for the ride.

Izzy befriended everyone, travelled the world, scoured the oceans, dined with pleasure, and danced with passion. He was one helluva card player, and boy, could he nap.

He loved being outside -- and some of our favorite childhood memories of Grandpa involve the outdoors. David would go picking fiddlehead ferns with Grandpa and then fry them up in butter. Bill spent many an afternoon with him at the lake near Pent Road, or at Cliffside, demonstrating the zen of fishing --for shad and, sometimes, for golf balls. He could putt with the best of them and I'll always cherish the times I played golf with Grandpa: as Dad's substitute in the Cliffside Father and Son Tournament (with a lot less yelling) and, much later, in the summer of 2000, the time he missed shooting his age by one stroke (91).

He loved to pick blueberries, and he could turn those berries into spectacular jam (particularly loved by his great grandchildren). We think it is remarkable that he was cooking for himself up until the end.

He was the greatest father, grandfather and great-grandfather a person could ever have, filled with a 100 years' of jokes, stories and experiences. With his passing, though the world may smile a little less often, he's still an inspiration for all of us on how to truly live: with an easy laugh, a full belly and most of all, a wide-open heart.

From: Stan Newborn

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: January 19, 2011

To Arnold Case and Family,
May your dad rest in peace.
Shalom,
Stan

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