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Sidney Paikoff Obituary

September 22, 2009 Sidney Paikoff, 81, beloved husband, father and grandfather, former resident of Syracuse, died September 22, in Boca Raton, Florida. He was a graduate of Columbia University School of Pharmacy in 1949, a member of Temple Adath Yeshurun and served as its ritual chairman for many years. He was a major in the United States Air Force and served 19 years as a member of the air national guard. He owned his own store, Mark's Pharmacy in Syracuse from 1965 through 1981. He was also formerly employed by the State of NY and Rite Aid Corporation as a pharmacist retiring in 1995. Survived by wife Marlene Grass Paikoff; brother, Dr. Myron (Joan) Paikoff; daughters, Dr. Roberta (Keith) Holzmueller, Dr. Sari Paikoff, sons, Eric Paikoff, Mark (Miriam) Paikoff; grandchildren, Nathan and Aaron Holzmueller and Lillian, Zachary and Ava Paikoff, and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 25, at Birnbaum Funeral Chapel, 1909 East Fayette Street. Friends may visit with the family on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Temple Adath Yeshurun. Birnbaum Funeral Service Inc. Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 24, 2009.

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Sharon (Glazier)& Yonki Hochstein

September 30, 2009

Dear Paikoff Family,
So, so sorry to hear of your loss.I will remember Birdy's father as a witty man always ready with a joke and a smile, with a razor- keen intellect underneath. Our thoughts are with all of you.

September 27, 2009

Malene..I was saddened to hear about Sid.My George always had such good words to say about him. My sympathies to you and your family...Mickey Bladen

James (& Joanne) Stover

September 25, 2009

I had met Mr. Paikoff just once, many years ago, through his son Eric. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

September 24, 2009

Dear Paikoffs,
I am saddened to hear about your loss. Mr. Paikoff always made me laugh, smile and think! He is a treasured friend of my parents and will be greatly missed. Please accept my condolences.

With Love,

Margo (Townsend) Zimmermann

September 24, 2009

Marlene,

P.S. to our earlier message...

Karen and I will be out of town on the day of Sidney's funeral. We apologize for our absence during this/your time of need for friends.

Bob and Karen

September 24, 2009

Dear Marlene and Family,

We offer our condolences and prayers for Sidney and your family. Sidney was truly a fine gentleman with a wonderful sense of humor.

Sincerely,
Bob and Karen Walsh
301 Dickerson Drive North
Camillus, NY 13031

September 24, 2009

Dear Marlene and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Sidney was a treasure. I will always remember his story about how his mother (or was it his grandmother?) cut the bread. See, he still makes me smile. We're thinking of you.

Fondly,
Carolyn and Dick Ryczek
N. Falmouth, MA

Sandra Herschkorn

September 24, 2009

To The Paikoff Family: I'm genuinely sorry for your loss. Sid was truly a gentleman and a scholar. I will inform my son immediately.

The Herschkorn Family

September 24, 2009

Sidney was a dedicated Jew and an old and valued friend. I join his family and many friends in mourning his passing.
Cantor Harold Lerner

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