Epstein, Irving “Eppy” In San Francisco, Feb. 9. Age 91. Husband of Irene Epstein. Brother of Esther Carro and the late Sylvia Moskowitz, Martha Rouder, Harry Epstein and Sam Epstein. Uncle and great-uncle to many. Born in New York. Moved to San Francisco after serving in the Navy during World War II. Sales supervisor for wholesale liquor distributors for 45 years. Member of the Elks Club BPOE Lodge No. 3 for more than 50 years. Longtime member of Congregation Sherith Israel. Funeral services were held at Eternal Home Cemetery Chapel, Colma, with interment at Salem Memorial Park. Donations to California Pacific Medical Center Foundation for cancer research, 3700 California St., first floor, S.F., CA 94118, or to the charity of your choice.
Hettman, Ernest G. In Millbrae, Feb. 4. Age 75. Husband of Ingrid Hettman. Father of Vivian (and Stan) Siry, Kenneth (and Dee) Hettman, Jeanette McCleary and the late Dennis Hettman. Grandfather of Rachel Johnson, Melissa Siry, Jessica Webb, Stacey Grubb, Michael McCleary and Aaron Hettman. Great-grandfather of Kylie Webb and Rylan Johnson. Brother of Haus (and Mildred) Hettman. Member of B’nai B’rith OTAM and longtime member of Peninsula Temple Sholom. Graveside services were held at Home of Peace Cemetery, Colma, under the direction of Sinai Memorial Chapel. Donations to Peninsula Temple Sholom, 1655 Sebastian Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010, or to the charity of your choice.
Krzesni, Rosalie In San Francisco, Feb. 4. Age 90. Wife of the late Arthur Krzesni. Mother of Joseph S. (and Deborah) Krzesni, Helga (and Fedor) Menig and the late Inge (and Max) Beiner. Grandmother of Margaret Hoyt, John Menig, Joey, Michael and David Krzesni and Fred Beiner. Great-grandmother of six. Graveside services were held at Salem Memorial Park, Colma, under the direction of Sinai Memorial Chapel.
Lea, Robert W. In Chile, Jan. 28, during a cruise to South America. Husband of the late Edna Lea. Father of Iris (and Dale) Lovett and Annette Lea. Grandfather of Melissa and Matthew Lovett. Great-grandfather of Kaelani Gatton. Brother of James A. Lea. Friend of Juliette Ballard. World War II army veteran. Retired from United Airlines with 43 years of service. Funeral services were held at Sinai Memorial Chapel, S.F. Donations to American Heart Association, 120 Montgomery St., No. 1650, S.F., CA 94104.
Mazzola, Rosalie Ann In Walnut Creek, Feb. 6. Age 49. Wife of Brad Lawrence. Mother of Sam and Noah Lawrence. Family member to many in California and Michigan. Services were held. Arrangements by Sinai Memorial Chapel. Donations to Beth Chaim Congregation Building Fund, 110 Ryan Industrial Court, No. 3, San Ramon, CA 94583.
Paley, Lillian D. In San Mateo, Feb. 3. Age 94. Wife of the late Sidney Paley. Mother of Art (and Jerilyn) Paley. Grandmother of Marc (and Robin) Paley and Nicole Paley. Great-grandmother of Hannah and Benjamin Paley. Aunt of Stewart (and Charlene) Daniels. Great-aunt of Bethany Daniels. Born in New York. Moved to Vilna, Lithuania, with her two brothers, Karl and Louis, at age 2. She was raised by her grandparents. Her mother died during childbirth of her youngest brother. She returned to New York in 1929. Fluent in Polish, Russian, Lithuanian and Yiddish. Learned to speak English when she returned to New York. Moved to San Diego in 1954, where she lived until 1996. Active volunteer at Jewish Community Center in San Diego for 20 years. Moved to Northern California to be close to her son, Art, and other family in 1996. Services were held at Eternal Home Cemetery Chapel and Salem Memorial Park, Colma. Donations to American Cancer Society, 235 Montgomery St., No. 320, S.F., CA 94104.
Plack, Morris “Morry” In San Francisco, Feb. 6. Husband of Trude Plack for nearly 57 years. Father of Jeff (and Beatrice) Plack, Debbie (and Greg) Ross, Martin (and Janel) Plack and John (and the late Karen) Vigil. Grandfather of Daniel, Matthew and Robert Ross; Aaron, Joshua and Melanie Vigil; Ariel Plack and Jacob, Moriah and Jordan Plack. Brother of Betty and the late Harold Guidi, Bernie and Dorothy Plack and the late Milton and Rhea Plack. Brother-in-law of Harry and Naidene Rosenthal and Midge Plack. Uncle and great-uncle to many. Born Oct. 12, 1921. World War II army veteran, serving from 1942 to 1946. Services were held at Sinai Memorial Chapel with interment following at Salem Memorial Park. Donations to Congregation Beth Sholom, 1301 Clement St., S.F., CA 94118; Hospice by the Bay, 1450 Market St., No. 340, S.F., CA 94102, or to the charity of your choice.