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daughter, Brooklynn Weiss; sister, 
Maxine “Mikki” Stein; nephew and 
niece. Michael (Renee) Stein and Jakki 
Stein. 
Interment was held at B’nai 
Israel Memorial Gardens in Novi. 
Contributions may be made to Special 
Olympics Team Farmington, c/o 
Special Olympics Michigan at Central 
Michigan University. Arrangements by 
Dorfman Chapel.

BURTON H. GORELICK, 
81, of Commerce 
Township, was born to 
Lillian and Oscar of 
Detroit. He died July 31, 
2024. 
Burt was a charismatic man 
with a true zest for life. His 
entrepreneurial spirit led him on 
many adventures as he sought to 
provide the best for his family. 
He embarked on many of these 
endeavors with his dear brother 
and best friend, Stuart, further 
solidifying their unbreakable bond.

Burt enjoyed dining at iconic 
establishments, savoring meals at 
Lafayette Coney Island, Miller’s 
Bar and Sinbad’s with his late wife, 
Bobbi, and later exploring new 
local restaurants, joining a Dining 
Club with his partner of 10 years, 
Trudy Rubinoff. 
As a doting zaydie, Burt never 
missed a talent show, honors night 
or graduation, showing up to cheer 
on and support his grandchil-
dren. A classic car enthusiast, Burt 
shared his passion with his son and 
grandson, creating lasting mem-
ories at car shows and auctions. 
Burt also enjoyed poker nights with 
friends, traveling and collecting 
fine timepieces.
Despite facing numerous health 
challenges, Burt remained positive and 
upbeat, comforted and encouraged by 
the love of his family and friends. A 
truly giving man, Burt chose to donate 
his body to science, aiding in the edu-
cation of future medical providers in 
his final act of kindness.

Burt’s memory will be cherished 
by his many friends and family, 
and his spirit and legacy will live 
on in the hearts of those who knew 
and loved him. He will be fondly 
remembered whenever a Chevy 
Impala passes by, in the ticking of 
a beautiful watch and in the enjoy-
ment of a coney dog or sweet treat.
Burt was a devoted brother 
to Stuart and the late Lynnda; 
the beloved husband of the late 
Roberta; a proud father of Damon 
(Theresa) and Dayna Begien; a 
loving zaydie to Nick, Tabitha and 
Lauren Begien; a cherished uncle 
to Tracei Akarlilar, David (Linden), 
and Scott (Adrianna); a great-uncle 
to their children.

JENNIFER FAY 
SCHNEIDER, daughter 
of Holocaust survivors, 
the late Sal and Jenete 
Dobrowski, passed away 
at the age of 74 in Los 
Angeles, Calif., on Aug. 

4, 2024. She was surrounded by the 
love of her family and friends who 
adored her. 
Jenny was a neonatal intensive care 
nurse at Cedars Sinai in the 1970s, 
then moved to Michigan to start a 
family and raise her beloved sons, 
Scott and Brandon. Jenny moved 
back to L.A. in 2012 to take care of 
her mother, living in the same condo 
where her parents had lived since the 
1980s, corner unit #307. 
She is survived by her devoted 
sons, Scott and Brandon; cherished 
daughters-in-law, Meggan and 
Rachel; her grandchildren, Sophie, 
Jack and Romy, who were the 
lights of her life; and her dear sib-
lings, Alvin (Gail) Dobrowski and 
Frances (Dr. Mark) Sanders. 
 Contributions to honor Jenny 
may be made to the Wounded 
Warrior’s Project at woundedwar-
riorproject.org; or to a charity of 
one’s choice. Internment took place 
at Hillside Memorial Park in Los 
Angeles.

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