Arrow Ronkin | Harry Samole | Bess Samole | Sidney Samole

Arrow Ronkin
Our Pet Dog
March 6, 1992 - November 20, 2006
Age 14.5 years old

11/20/06 - We adopted Arrow two months after we got married and enjoyed many years with her. But, over the past few months, Arrow became very sick, losing so much weight that her spine showed through her graying fur. She lost all strength in her hind-legs and could not walk or stand any more. The doctor suspected she was dying of Cancer. In her final weeks, she lost control of her functions, refused to eat and had to be carried in and out of the house. She wouldn't even wag her tail anymore and seemed so tired. So, after discussing it with the vet, we decided it was time to put her to sleep. Eric took her in early this morning. She died quickly and humanely. We are all so sad and miss her very much.

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Harry Samole
Tamara's Paternal Grandfather
Died January 8, 2005
Age 94

Grandpa died seven years after developing Alzheimer's Disease.

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Bess Samole
Tamara's Paternal Grandmother
Died October 22, 2001
Age 88

Obituary that ran in the Miami Herald on 10/23/01:

Bess (Siegel), 88, of Miami, beloved wife of Harry Samole, daughter of late Rabbi Samuel S. and Doris Siegel, loving mother of the late Sidney (Sharon), Myron (Sandi), Dr. Yale (Susan) and Stanley (Abi), Sister of the late Zira (the late Manny Ray), Cantor Norton (Faye) Siegel, Anita (Martin) Pawlow and Mordy (Marilyn) Siegel. Beloved grandmother of Sherri (Jon) Kosches, Shane (Susan) Samole, Tamara (Eric) Ronkin, Shoshana, Naomi, Ari, Gillon Samole, Cindy Parry, Stacey (Jonathan) Harris, Karen (Martin) Berger, Rena, David, Adam, Ashley, Andrew, Aaron, Benjamin and Daniel Samole. Great grandmother of Jordan and Joshua Kosches, Brooke and Dylan Samole, Leah Ronkin, Pascale and Aaron Perry, Brandon and Alyssa Harris, Shayna, Jonah and Noah Berger. Beloved aunt of many nieces and nephew. Great friend to all and Anshe Emes Congregation. In addition to being the Quintessential Yiddishe Momma, Bess was a bright and intelligent woman, successful not only as a homemaker, but as a Manager of the Office Pool at Jewish Family and Children Services, working at the JCC and in later years, a Business Manager of her son's medical practice. She was the first president of the PTA of the Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, as well as an active Board Member of the Board of Directors of Anshe Emes Synagogue. As she loved all people and causes, a donation to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. Chapel services and interment were held yesterday, Monday, Oct. 22, 2001.

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Sidney Samole
Tamara's Father
Died July 30, 2000
(1935-2000)
Age 65

Died from Lung Cancer