Edward Siegel, born Aug. 2, 1922, died peacefully July 28 in Danville, after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 82.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He graduated from high school in 1938 and received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Brooklyn College in 1942. He also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942-45. On May 9, 1948, he married Joan Schwartz in Brooklyn, and they enjoyed 57 years together, raising four children. Ed and Joan finally retired to Florida and California.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joan of Boca Raton, Fla.; children, Janis Siegel of New York, N.Y.; Richard Siegel of Oakland Park, Fla.; Donald Siegel and his wife, Sandra of Niskayuna, N.Y., and Eric Siegel and his wife, Rene of Pleasanton. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren, who brought so much joy to his life, and many close friends.
A memorial service was held July 31 at Congregation Beth Emek in Pleasanton, and Shiva was also held in Pleasanton.
Memorial donations may be made to Barrington Court Residence for Memory Impaired, 400 W. El Pintado Road, Danville 94526 in Memory of Edward Siegel. The family also appreciates contributions made in his honor to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).
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