A Life Of Giving C harles Wolfe, 71, of Pompano Beach, Fla., died Sept. 2, 2014, in Miami. Native Detroiter "Chuck" Wolfe was a tireless Jewish communal servant and a dedicated father and grandfather. He leaves behind a legacy of generos- ity, humor, faith and wisdom. He was a teacher, counselor and mentor to those who worked with him. Chuck, or Chucky, was at his happiest when surrounded by family and friends. Whether at a seder or his favorite falafel joint, a festive table at the High Holidays or with friends in Israel, where he visited 26 times, there was never a lack of wit, wisdom and tenderness. Born in 1943, the youngest son of first-generation Americans Nathan and Gertrude Wolfe, Chuck grew up in Detroit with his older brother Itzy. As a young man, Chuck was a leader of Camp Tamarack at Brighton, where it was rare to find him without a stringed instru- ment and a song. There he met his first wife, Carol, with whom he raised two children in West Bloomfield. Chuck became the director of educa- West Bloomfield; caregivers, Samantha Legreir, Katherine Mitchell, Rhonda Gross and Michelle Nelson; many loving nieces and nephews. She was the cherished sister of the late Leo and the late Esther Stein; the devot- ed daughter of the late Alex and the late Pauline Stein; the dear sister-in-law of the late Shirley Stein. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, www. temple-israel.org. Arrangements were by Ira Kaufman Chapel. his wife of 13 years, Marian, and her tion at the Jewish Community Center and later served for 16 years as the children whom he deeply loved. Among his numerous fundraising and executive director of the Jewish Home for Aged. leadership successes, he developed the After suffering a massive campaign for the first Jewish heart attack when he was only chapel at the American Naval Academy in Annapolis and 37, Chuck said that his per- spective on life changed. As served as adviser on aging to the then governor of Michigan, his son and daughter said of him at his funeral, he taught James Blanchard. them how to be grateful for Chuck was diagnosed with every single day they were pancreatic cancer in July. His given and to give back in the granddaughter Taylor created tradition of tzedakah. a fundraising website for can- Chuck Wo Ife Chuck became a nationally cer research (pcancera.weebly. acclaimed public speaker on cora). During his last two aging and later a successful fundraiser months, Chuck said that he had never responsible for millions of dollars donat- cried this much in his life; but they were ed to create synagogues, chapels and all tears of gratitude for his many bless- Jewish homes across the country. He was ings, "not one tear of sorrow?' respected for innovation in the devel- He was known for his lovingkindness, opment of housing for long-term care his laughter, his sense of humor, his for the elderly and was president of the devotion to his children and grandchil- North American Association for Jewish dren, his creativity with gift giving, his Homes and Housing for the Aging. In deep Jewish faith and his selfless acts of 1986, he moved to Florida to serve as the charity. CEO of the Mount Sinai Medical Center "He was larger than life said his dear- Foundation until 1991. In 1993, he met est friend and partner, Michelle Nasser. RUTH A. KWASELOW, 85, of Farmington Hills, died Sept. 6, 2014. She is survived by her sons and daughter- in-law, Alvin and Ruth Kwaselow of Farmington Hills, Bruce Kwaselow of Kwaselow Birmingham; grandchil- dren, David Kwaselow, Lindsay Kwaselow; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Kwaselow. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Interment took place at the Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. BEVERLY LAFOND, 85, of Woodstock, Ga., formerly of Southfield, died Sept. 3, 2014. She is survived by her son and daughter-in- law, Lawrence and Betsy LaFond of Commerce; LaFond daughters and sons- in-law, Barbara and Gary Nusinow of Northbrook, Ill., Anna and Mitchell Kozloff of Woodstock; sisters, Florence Miller of Farmington Hills, Michelle Platt Monument Center Inc "Same Location Over 80 Years" Monuments and Markers Bronze Markers Memorial Duplicating Cemetery Lettering & Cleaning CANISTERS or TRAYS 661 E. 8 Mile Road Ferndale 1-800-966-7263 • We Ship Nationwide www.MonumentCenterInc.com of Israel; grandchildren, Sean and Sophie LaFond, Samantha and Maxine Nusinow, Rachel and Emily Kozloff; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mrs. LaFond was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Lafond. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, the American Cancer Society or to the Weinstein Jewish Hospice of Atlanta. Interment took place at the Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. 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