Beloved grandfather, father/in-law, brother/in-law; esteemed lawyer; writer; and superbly generous human being, died on June 5, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his siblings/in-laws Lee Toll, Zelda Edelson, and Charlotte Thurschwell; four daughters Emily (Stephen Pershing); Elizabeth (Adam Pallant); Martha (Daniel Becker), and Connie; and eight adoring/adored grandchildren.
Memorial service at 1 p.m., on Sunday, June 10, at Baldwin School, 701 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Library Company of Philadelphia, 1314 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; or Library for the Blind, 1500 Spring Garden St., Suite 230, Philadelphia, PA 19130.
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