soul of blessed memory MELVIN BARNETT, 89, of Bloomfield Hills, died July 8, 2017. He was a bro- ker for Benjamin Rich Realty. Barnett Mr. Barnett is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Rhona and Alan Gorosh; son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Mari Barnett; grandchildren, Kasie and Nathan Brill, Emily and Brandon Pomish, Alex and Jordon Wertheimer, and Jake Barnett and his fiancee, Madeline Morrison; great-grandchil- dren, Nora Pomish and Everly Wertheimer; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. Donald Schiff and Renee Schiff, and Larry Zissman. An only child, Mel con- sidered his first cousin and best friend Marvin Sheplow to be his brother. Mr. Barnett was the beloved husband for 65 years of the late Marilyn Barnett; the dear brother-in-law of the late Rosalie Schiff. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Temple Israel, Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, www. temple-israel.org; or Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jewishhospice.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ERIC M. CITRON, of Southfield, 63, died June 27, 2017. He was the former owner of the Place for Ribs at 12 Mile and Telegraph. Mr. Citron was the dear broth- er of E. Thomas, Kenneth R. and the late Patty A. and Anthony P. Citron; half-brother of David H. Citron; and stepson of Sheila Citron-Bray. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and great- nephews. He was the beloved son of the late Ernest L. and the late Esther Citron. No service is planned at this time. Share a memory at www. cremationmichigan.com. Dorfman’s “Tree of Life” Trust, Compassion and Understanding. Tending to funeral arrangements is an emotional process. Choosing the right professionals to handle the details can help alleviate the stress. That is why people turn to Alan and Jonathan Dorfman Arrangements can be made from anywhere in the country. www.thedorfmanchapel.com 30440 Twelve Mile Road s Farmington Hills s MI 48334 s 248.406.6000 TO LL F REE 1-866-406-6003 licensed funeral directors: alan dorfman, jonathan dorfman continued on page 46 2138220 jn July 13 • 2017 45