soul

of blessed memory

es, Broadway shows, sport-
ing events and golf games.
Nothing made him hap-
pier than Friday night
for senior citizens with
dinners with the family, fol-
dementia, even as he devel-
lowed by Saturday morning
oped Alzheimer’s disease.
services at Congregation
Playing violin was a skill he
Shaarey Zedek, where his
retained throughout his life,
singing could be heard
even as his own condition
throughout the sanctuary.
advanced. He could play any
He loved cantorial music,
piece of music by ear: from
David Margolin
traveling with Arlene to
Tchaikovsky to Fiddler on the
cantorial conventions in
Roof to the U-M fight song.
the Catskills.
He played at his grandchildren’s b’nai
He was a tireless supporter of Jewish
mitzvot and two of his grandchildren’s
education, especially Hillel Day School,
weddings.
where he and Arlene were awarded
David earned a master’s degree in
the Dream Maker Award. He believed
economics and history at the University actions were more important than
of Michigan, where he met Arlene, who
words, a credo he exemplified by treat-
was a freshman. Both considered them- ing others with respect, kindness and
selves the luckiest people on earth as
dignity.
they raised their children and created a
His son, Steve, spoke at the funeral
legacy of Jewish values and meaningful
service about the greatest lesson he
family experiences.
learned from his father.
David joined Arlene’s father’s com-
“When you die, no one remembers
pany, Linwood Pipe and Supply, and
the material things you accumulated,”
helped it become a successful multi-
Steve said. “What people remember is
generational family business. While his
whether or not you had a good name.”
work ethic was outstanding, his family
David is survived by his beloved
was his top priority. He took enormous
wife, Arlene Margolin; cherished chil-
pleasure in family adventures: from
dren, Steve (Beth) Margolin, Richard
trips to Israel and Disneyworld to cruis- (Diane) Margolin and Nancy (Alan)

A Truly Passionate Jew

RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

D

avid Margolin was a gifted violin-
ist, an astute businessman and
a devoted husband, father and
grandfather whose life was imbued with
Jewish values and love for his family.
David, who lived in West Bloomfield
with his wife of 66 years, Arlene, died on
Dec. 11, 2017, at age 91.
Born in New York, David developed
a passion for music and Judaism at
a young age. He was a child prodigy
on the violin, displaying a remarkable
talent when he was only 10. His studi-
ous ways and the generosity of others
allowed him to attend Crown Heights
Yeshiva; his exceptional skill as a violin-
ist earned him admission to the highly
selective High School of Music & Art
and a full scholarship to Columbia
University.
The violin was a second language to
him. Growing up in New York, he played
in numerous local orchestras, including
a performance at Carnegie Hall. After
arriving in Japan at the end of WWII,
David played in the touring U.S. Army
Symphony. In later years, he performed

Simons; sister, Sandra Watts; brother-
in-law, Maurice Kurzmann; loving
grandchildren, Amy Margolin, Judy
(Andrew) Landau, Rachel ( fiancé, Josh
Arbit) Margolin, Shoshana, Talia and
Max Margolin, Helene Simons, Debbie
(Max) Barack, Robbie Simons and
Michael Simons; many loving nieces and
nephews; and his devoted caregivers,
Adorable Metayer and Mireille Achille.
He was the devoted son of the late
Ruth and the late Harry Margolin;
the brother of the late Carol (Sidney)
Liss and the late Ralph Margolin; son-
in-law of the late Doris and the late
Harry Davidson; brother-in-law of the
late James Watts, the late Marjorie
Kurzmann, and the late Gerald and the
late Rosalie Davidson.
Contributions may be made to Hillel
Day School, 32200 Middlebelt Road,
Farmington Hills, MI 48334, (248) 851-
3220, www.hillelday.org; Congregation
Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road,
Southfield, MI 48034, (248) 357-5544,
www.
shaareyzedek.org; or Frankel Jewish
Academy, 6600 W. Maple Road, West
Bloomfield, MI 48322, (248) 592-5263,
www.frankelja.org. Arrangements by Ira
Kaufman Chapel. Interment at Clover
Hill Park Cemetery. •

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we remember & mourn

E UGENE A PPLEBAUM

An inspiring mentor to Rabbi Krakoff and Rabbi Freedman and early supporter of JHCN’s
LifeLinks program, Gene was a trusted confidante, a pillar of the business community
and a philanthropic giant. Gene was all about celebrating life and living each moment
to the fullest, squeezing every last ounce out of his life.

Gene had a perpetual twinkle in his eyes, an infectious sense of humor and was the life
of the party. He was always positive and optimistic. Gene saw each day as a new oppor-
tunity to go out and make a difference in the world. He absolutely loved his work but
clearly his beloved family was the most important part of his life.

The executive committee, board, administration and staff of

T HE J EWISH H OSPICE & C HAPLAINCY N ETWORK

offer wishes of comfort and heartfelt condolences to Eugene’s family:
Beloved husband of 56 years of Marcia Applebaum. Cherished father of Lisa Applebaum and
Pamela Applebaum (Gaal Karp). Adoring Papa of Mia and Sky Haddad, Rebecca and
Molly Applebaum Wyett. Also survived by Gaal's son Blayze Karp. Dear brother of
Leonard (Beverly) Applebaum. Brother-in-law of Alice and Ronald Turett.
Devoted son of the late Joseph and the late Minnie Applebaum. Also survived by nieces,
nephews, and devoted caregivers Ken Smith and Wojciech Kostrubiec.

R ABBI E.B. (B UNNY ) F REEDMAN
F OUNDING D IRECTOR & CEO

R ABBI J OSEPH H. K RAKOFF
S ENIOR D IRECTOR

D R . J EFFREY D. F ORMAN
M EDICAL D IRECTOR

Eugene Applebaum z’l

November 16, 1936 — December 15, 2017

May his memory be for a blessing

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