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Lewis

(S.)

Sheketoff

Obituary

Lewis S. Sheketoff, born October 19, 1924 in Hartford, Connecticut to Charles J. and Sade (Bloome) Sheketoff, passed away January 21, 2012, at age 87 in Oregon. Lewis grew up in Hartford (Canterbury St) and West Hartford (Walbridge Rd) CT, and lived the last three decades at the Hamlet in Delray Beach, FL. Lewis and his wife moved to Wilsonville, OR this past fall to be near to their son and his family. Lewis leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Sylvia (Cohen) Sheketoff, his son Alan Charles (“Chuck”) Sheketoff, his daughter-in-law Naseem Rakha, and his grandson Elijah Rakha-Sheketoff of Silverton, OR. Lewis is also survived by his sisters Zelda Gersten and Gilda Brock, both of West Hartford, CT and was predeceased by his son Andrew Roy in August 2010. After graduating from Weaver High School, Lewis was drafted into the Army where he served during WWII in the Army Air Force as a mechanic. After serving his country, he entered George Washington University where he received a business degree. Upon graduation he then began working for his father’s business, American Coal Co. He later changed the name to Automatic Comfort and Convenient Petroleum and served as their President and CEO. He built Automatic Comfort into one of Hartford’s largest heating oil businesses and developed Convenient Petroleum into a large gasoline distributorship throughout Connecticut. He was a pioneer in Connecticut and nationally in self-service gasoline sales. Lew received many petroleum industry and business community awards. For example, he was named “Man of the Year” with the Connecticut Petroleum Association and was chosen the “Most Distinguished Man of the Year” by Junior Achievement. He was on the board of the East Hartford Chamber of Commerce and was a corporate chairman for United Way of Greater Hartford. Lewis and his wife traveled throughout the world during the course of their 60 years of marriage. It began with a month-long honeymoon cruise to South America and later included trips throughout the US and to Cuba, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. For over 25 years Lewis and his wife spent a month each summer at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York. While living in Hartford he was a long-time member of Tumble Brook Country Club. Lewis was charitable and philanthropic and he practiced and instilled a commitment to Tzedakah in his family and others. While still in high school he began raising money for what later became the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford and was active with the Federation for many years. After WWII, Lewis and his wife taught English to holocaust survivors who emigrated to Greater Hartford. Over the years and after selling his business, Lewis and his wife established a variety of endowment funds with Jewish and community foundations in Hartford and south Florida. The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Florida Boca Raton and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving are among the recipients of his generosity. Lewis was also deeply committed to the State of Israel and invested in, and helped sell, Israel bonds. In 1963, he was a member of the first United Jewish Appeal Young Leadership cabinet. With that group he and his wife Sylvia made his first of several trips to Israel. He also served on the board of AIPAC chapter in south Florida and was a member of AIPAC’s Capitol Club. Lewis will be remembered for his generosity, his entrepreneurial and business skills, his love of traveling, his friendship, and for his love for entertaining family, friends and business associates. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi Michael Pincus officiating. Interment will follow in the Beth Israel Cemetery, Avon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Lewis, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm

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From: Margie & Steve Marks

From Boca Raton, FL

Posted On: January 31, 2012

Dear Syl,
We all have such heavy hearts at this time, we will certainly miss Lew's wonderful sense of humor and his presence at all of our family functions.Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We love you and miss you. Love, Margie & Steve

From: Janie and Ray Sorokin

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: January 31, 2012

Dear Sylvia,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Though we haven't seen you very much in recent years, I remember affectionately, my my family's fondness for you, Burton, Clare and Rube. I hope things go well for you in your new home in Oregon. We send you and your family there our deepest sympathy. Fondly, Janie and Ray

From: Michael Blum, M.D.

From Delray Beach, FL

Posted On: January 29, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Sylvia and family on the loss of Lou. Our entire office express our condolences on your loss. If you retuen to South Florida, you know we are here for you. Michael Blum, M.D.

From: Linda and Steve Cohn

From boca raton, Florida

Posted On: January 25, 2012

Dear cousins, Steve and I have been thinking of you all day. We are sorry that we could not be with you. We will miss Lew so much. Syl, remember that Steve and I are here for you. Linda and Steve Cohn

From: Richard and Ronald LORENZETTI-THE TWINS

From ROCKY HILL, CT

Posted On: January 25, 2012

dear sylvia, so sorry to hear about your husband LEWIS.WE JUST FOUND OUT TONIGHT OTHERWISE WE WOULD HAVE COME ..OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SYMPATHY

From: rich and ron lorenzetti..the TWINS

From rocky hill ct, ct

Posted On: January 25, 2012

so sorry sylvia about LEWIS,ANDY LOVED YOU BOTH SO MUCH,,WE DIDNT GET THE NEWS TIL LATER TODAY OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE COME..OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..TAKE CARE ..RICHARD AND RONALD LORENZETTI

From: rich and ron lorenzetti..the TWINS

From rocky hill ct, ct

Posted On: January 25, 2012

so sorry sylvia about LEWIS,ANDY LOVED YOU BOTH SO MUCH,,WE DIDNT GET THE NEWS TIL LATER TODAY OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE COME..OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..TAKE CARE ..RICHARD AND RONALD LORENZETTI

From: BONNIE SALKIND

From Great Neck, NY

Posted On: January 25, 2012

I am very sorry to hear of your loss Sylvia. I just lost my husband and know the pain and sadness of losing your life long love and partner. Bonnie Lyons-Salkind , Norma's daughter

From: Gloria&Joe Stolman

From Palm Beach Gardens, Fl.

Posted On: January 25, 2012

Dear Syl,It is with profond sorrow that we send our sincerest condolences to you and your family.We will always remember the happy as well as sad times that we shared.Our thoughts and best wishes are with you at this very difficult time. We will keep in touch. Gloria & Joe

From: Stuart Snyder

From Newton, MA

Posted On: January 25, 2012

Lewis' generosity, sense of humor, and warmth will be missed by all who knew him.

From: Elaine & Mel Finkelstein

From Delray Beach, fl

Posted On: January 26, 2012

We will always remember the many happy times with Lou and Sylvia,and his unfailing generosity ,mostly unsolicited,to the Soup Kitchen where I work.

From: Dr. and Mrs. Ned Rosen

From Delray Beach, FL

Posted On: January 24, 2012

We will remember Lewis for his generosity to to worthy causes, his often expressed interest in our family, and his keen sense of humor. We regret his passing, and share the pain being experienced by his family.

From: Doris Cohen

From delray bch, Fl

Posted On: January 24, 2012

Dear Sylvia,
I was very saddened to learn of Lew's passing, especially so
after my Lou's death. Maybe there is a heaven for jokers and my Lou can drive your Lew to wherever he wants.

From: MARILYN&HAROLD ROTHSTEIN

From BOCA RATON, FL

Posted On: January 24, 2012

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS AND FOND MEMORIES AS ONCE AGAIN WE OFFER CONDOLENCES TO THE SHEKETOFF FAMILY.REGRET THAT WE CANNOT BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME,SYL AND CHUCKY OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.MARILYN AND HAROLD

From: Hank Katz

From Boca Raton, Fl

Posted On: January 24, 2012

Sylvia, I will always remember Lewis for his sense of humor. I so enjoyed our business relationship..it was a lot of fun.

Hank Katz

From: Beatrice Alderman

From Boynton Beach, FL 33436,

Posted On: January 24, 2012

Please know that we are thinkng of you and the family. May the love and devotion you and Lou shared give you strength during this difficult time. Much Love, Bea and Ed

From: Melvin Lechner

From Boca Raton, FL

Posted On: January 24, 2012

Lew was an exceptional individual. I think of so many wonderful moments with him. We will all miss him and cherish his memory.

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