Obituaries

Clara Brimmer, Mother of PJC Congregant Melanie Samuels

The funeral will take place Wednesday June 26th, 11:00 am at Weinstein Memorial Chapel in Yonkers.

Provided by Pelham Jewish Center,Baruch Dayan Emet

"It is with sadness that I announce the death of Clara Brimmer (Chaya Raizel bat Yossel Dovid v'Chana Sara), zichronah livracha (may her memory be a blessing), mother of PJC congregant Melanie Samuels.  

Clara is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Melanie and David Samuels, son and daughter-in-law Joel and Sharon Brimmer, grandchildren Sarah and David Zalcmann, Stephanie Samuels, Adam Samuels, Scott Brimmer, Craig and Jessica Brimmer, and great-grandson Owen Zalcmann.

The funeral will take place Wednesday June 26th, 11:00 am at Weinstein Memorial Chapel, 1652 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, NY 10710 (914) 793.2300 

The burial will take place at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, 685 Fairview Avenue, New Jersey  07022, immediately following the funeral service.

Shiva will be observed at the home of Melanie and David Samuels, 16 Tulip Lane, New Rochelle, NY 10804, as follows:

  • Wednesday, June 26th --visits are welcome upon return from the cemetery, 4pm - 8pm, minyan at 7pm
  • Thursday, June 27th --  visits welcome 4pm - 9pm, minyan at 7pm
  • Sunday, June 30th-- visits welcome 2pm - 4pm and 6pm - 9pm, minyan at7pm
A note from Kayte Lauzar of Pelham Jewish Center read, "I wish Melanie, David, Sarah, Stephanie and Adam healing during this difficult time. May Melanie be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."


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