Jacob Gelman Obituary (1933 - 2012)

Jacob Gelman, age 79, passed away on March 28, 2012. Preceded in death by his sisters, Fanya and Genya Gelman and brother, Simon Gelman. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Fanya Gelman; daughters, Stella (Alex) Burkat of California and Dina (Dan) Maxwell; grandchildren, David and Samantha Burkat, Eric, Jonathan and Benjamin Maxwell; niece, Sheila (Roman) Malvana of Germany and many cousins who were very dear to him. Jacob emigrated from the Ukraine to Israel and from Israel to the United States in 1975. He worked as a tool and die maker for 5 years and started his own company, Ideal Precision Instrument, which his children operate today. Jacob was a dedicated, hard working, patriotic and generous man. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 30th at THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main St. with Rabbi Harold Berman and Cantor Chomsky officiating. Interment will follow at New Tifereth Israel Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the home of Dina and Dan Maxwell on Sunday at 7p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Congregation Tifereth Israel or Wexner Heritage House.