We will always remember all the lovely cards and letters that Leah sent to us and how warmly she and Jack welcomed Lee and the rest of our family into their lives. It was a pleasure to have known her. May she rest in peace.
Mrs. Rubin was a 1932 graduate of Connecticut College (then Connecticut College for Women) and taught public school in Shelton, Connecticut prior to her marriage. She was a public school substitute teacher in Bloomfield, as well as an active member of Hadassah. She was a founding member of the Aleph Book Club. She volunteered at Hartford Hospital’s psychiatric unit for a number of years. She was also a member of Beth El Temple, West Hartford for more than 38 years.
She leaves her daughter Sara L. Rubin and son-in-law David L. ‘Harold’ Montanari of Newton, Mass. Mrs. Rubin leaves behind her son-in-law, Bruce Musicant, and her grandchildren, Judith Musicant Rosenbaum and her husband Lee Rosenbaum and their children Laurel and Amanda Rosenbaum of Concord, MA; David Musicant and his partner Anna Yu of Jamaica Plain, MA; Susan Musicant of New York; and Joshua Musicant of New York. She also leaves her brother, Allan Savitsky of Fairfield, and her sister-in-law, Norma R. Greene of Hamden. The family would like to express its appreciation to her devoted caregivers, led by Iris Gray.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT with Rabbi James Rosen officiating. Interment will follow in Beth El Temple Cemetery, Avon, CT. Following the interment there will be a Shiva service and the family will receive relatives and friends at Beth El Temple. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, c/o Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117; to the Hartford Chapter of Hadassah, c/o Faith Helene, 43 Carlyle Rd., West Hartford, CT 06117; or to Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Leah Rubin, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.
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From Boynton Beach, Florida
Posted On: March 11, 2011
We will always remember all the lovely cards and letters that Leah sent to us and how warmly she and Jack welcomed Lee and the rest of our family into their lives. It was a pleasure to have known her. May she rest in peace.
From Coconut Creek, FL
Posted On: March 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Cousin Leah was very important to all of us and her weekly chats will be missed greatly. Over the years, distance never let us not be in touch and the good and sad news that your mom and I shared, along with Ronnie will always be treasured. Her letters were something we looked forward to until both of us found writing a little difficult. She lived a long and good life and we pray her peace will be a comfort for you all. We wish we could be with you but distance and health do not permit. We know you know how much we love your family and how strong the "Shapiro" women truly have been, and in Jewish tradition the next generations are strong also. Much love in your time of sorrow.
Lovingly,
Cousins Sylvia, Ronnie and Ilene