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Rebecca

(Strouch)

Wolinsky

Obituary

Rebecca (Strouch) Wolinsky, 91, of West Hartford, died Saturday (May 9, 2009) surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Isadore J. Wolinsky and daughter of Frank and Gussie (Lieblich) Strouch. Becky grew up in Hartford and graduated from Weaver High class of 1936B. “Sarge” was awarded the Bronze Star for her World War II service as a WAC. Upon returning to Hartford, she married Isadore with whom she spent 54 wonderful years. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Becky was an award-winning photographer and community activist, helping to found the Blue Hills Civic Association, Citizens’ Charter Committee, and Beth Shalom Synagogue. She was also a member of Beth Hillel Synagogue and Temple Sinai. Becky earned a BA in English and education at UConn and an MA in English from CCSC and taught English and drama at Simsbury High School for many years. In retirement Becky pursued new passions, including organic gardening and birdwatching, and continued her community involvement, helping to found Friends of the Granby Library. After Izzy’s death, she moved to Chatfield where she plunged into activities and made many new friends. Rebecca is survived by a sister, Sarah Resnick of Niantic; a son, Nathan, and his wife Diane of Tuxedo, NY; daughters and sons-in-law Esther and Saul Spigel of West Hartford, Robin and Ernest Krieger of Newton, MA, and Toby and Moshe Liebowitz of Riverside, RI; and grandchildren Jessie and Ben Spigel, Carrie and David Krieger, Adam and Gabriel Liebowitz, and Isaac Krauss. She was predeceased by brothers George and Charles. The family wishes to thank Lesa Rowes, whose compassionate care at the end of Becky’s journey was a blessing, and to the staffs of UConn Health Center and Hartford Hospital palliative care unit. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 12 at 1 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 41 West Hartford Road, Newington, Rabbis Jeffrey Bennett and Philip Lazowski officiating. Interment follows at Beth Hillel Cemetary, East Granby. A period of mourning will be observed through Thursday evening at the home of Esther Spigel, 134 Argyle Avenue, West Hartford. Donations in Rebecca’s memory may be made to Temple Sinai or Fidelco Foundation. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to share memories of Rebecca with her family, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com.

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From: Brad Noel

From Hartford, CT

Posted On: May 11, 2009

Nate,Robin and Toby, I last spoke with Becky when she was involved with the Granby library, but I well remember your days in Blue Hills and Weaver High School. What a wonderful long life your Mother had. Her spirit touched many people.
We are still on Ridgefield Street! I'm in my 3rd term on Hartford Board of Ed, Emily, married with a 10 year old, is teaching Math. Would love to hear from you. Brad Noel

From: Davida Novarr

From Oakland, CA

Posted On: May 11, 2009

My heart goes out to Nate, Esther, Robin, and Toby. I am so truly sorry for your loss. I have such wonderful memories of hanging out in that big house on Blue Hills Avenue - getting into all sorts of trouble; Becky was always there trying to smooth things out. I guess I did spend a lot of time up there between the Wolinsky's and Schless Pharmacy. So many wonderful memories. Those were some great times. I remember seeing your mom I think it was Thanksgiving at Esther's about 6 or 7 years ago. I'm so glad I got to see her then. I also saw her when you were all out here for a wedding in Berkeley. I will always remember Becky and her red hair. My thoughts are with you and your families.

Love, Davida

From: Lori Discolo

From Rye Brook, NY

Posted On: May 11, 2009

Becky was an inspiration to me and my whole family! She was warm, kind, funny and full of spunk into her 90s! We feel lucky and honored to have had her in our lives.

Lori, Bob, Alex, Michael and Carly

From: Jane Feigenbaum Ellis

From Glastonbury, CT

Posted On: May 16, 2009

After all these years, my Hartford memories of the Wolinsky family and their house on Blue Hills Avenue are still with me. They were close to my parents, Morris and Sylvia Feigenbaum. Our elemenatary school, Rawson, did not have an in-house lunch program, so we walked to their house and had our lunch with the Wolinsky kids and then returned to school. Rebecca and my mother was active in the formation of Beth Shalom Synagogue and its sisterhood.

May joyous memories of your mother bring you solace in the days ahead.

From: Susan Feigenbaum

From St. Louis, MO

Posted On: May 16, 2009

Dear Nathan, Esther, Robin and Toby,

Your mother was one-of-a-kind and "owned" the Blue Hills area where you all grew up...how many times did we walk back and forth from school for all of those years? I will always remember her as warm, caring, no-nonsense and always with a smile on her face..at least to us Feigenbaum kids.

With deepest sympathy.

Susan Feigenbaum & family

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