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November 16, 2023 - Image 58

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The Detroit Jewish News, 2023-11-16

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NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 61

S

ydney Harris, 100,
of West Bloomfield,
died Oct 31, 2023.
He was an honored
World War II veteran,
serving in the Ardennes
and Rhineland
Campaigns as a
rifleman. He was
severely wounded
by shrapnel in
February 1945
and spent over
a year in Percy
Jones Hospital
in Michigan. In
addition to many
ribbons, he also received
a Purple Heart and the
Bronze Star. His battle
wounds became reinfected
approximately 15 years
later after some vigorous
exercise, and he spent
another year and a half in
the Veterans Administration
Hospital in Detroit.
Sydney was very proud of
his military service. He and
his wife, Thelma, attended
many reunions of the 87th
Division, and he was active
in Michigan’s Lt. Raymond
Zussman Post 135 of the
Jewish War Veterans,
serving for many years in
the JWV Honor Guard.
After his discharge from
the Army, Sydney returned
to school in Chicago,
graduating from the Illinois
College of Optometry in
1947.
Shortly after, he opened
a successful solo practice
in Roseville, where he
worked for more than 35
years. His wife worked in
the business side of the

office, ordering frames,
making appointments and
greeting patients. Sydney
was honored to be an
alumnus of ICO, attending
class reunions as a member
of the 50-Year
Club and being the
largest benefactor
to the school
from the state of
Michigan.
Sydney was an
avid sportsman
and was also quite
competitive in
tennis, handball
and bowling. He remained
active despite his advanced
age, playing golf until
he was 94. He had many
friends and admirers and
was especially close to his
personal trainer, Jim Berk;
his best friend, Paul Smith;
and the late Norma Zelch,
who passed last year.
Mr. Harris is survived
by his daughter and son-
in-law, Cherri (Harris) and
Bill Becker; and his many
wonderful friends and
cousins.
Sydney was preceded
in death by his beloved
wife of 64 years, Thelma
(Nerenberg) Harris. Sydney
was the only son of the late
Molye and the late Samuel
Harris; and brother of the
late Delores Harris.
Interment was held at
Machpelah Cemetery in
Ferndale. Contributions
may be made to the
Jewish War Veterans or to
a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Dorfman
Chapel.

Honored WWII Vet
and Optometrist

Sydney Harris

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