Charles (L.) Grossman

Charles L. Grossman, 95 years of age, of Rockville, MD, formerly of West Hartford, died Thursday, May 17, 2012. He was the husband of the late Lillian (Sharasheff) Grossman. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Grossman and the brother of the late Harry Grossman and Ted Grossman. Charles was a US Army veteran of World War II. He worked in the carpet business until he retired. He was a former member of Congregation Beth Israel of West Hartford and the West Hartford Regents. He leaves his daughters, Joan Rosenbaum of New York, and Deborah Katz and her husband Dr. Alfred Katz of Maryland; his grandchildren, Dr. Emily Katz and her spouse Dr. Laura Chapman, and Dr. Rebecca Katz and her husband Matthew Scharf; and his great-grandchildren, Olivia, Benjamin, Leo and Eli. He also leaves his sister-in-law, Harriet Freedman of Wethersfield, her husband Arthur, and a loving extended family. Charles was an avid golfer and bridge player and for many years he and his wife found much to enjoy in life from square dancing to elder hostel trips. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 21, 2012, at 11:00 am at Fairview Cemetery, 200 Whitman Ave., West Hartford 06107. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Charles, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.