Minnie Rossoff
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Minnie Rossoff, 97, died peacefully at her home in Clay Thursday morning. She was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on November 11, 1922 to Samuel and Dora Albert. After WWII Minnie and Isaac settled in Massena where they raised their family and had their interior decorating business until retiring in 1981. They moved to Liverpool in 1986; then to The Oaks of Dewitt in 2011; and in 2014 moved to Clay.
Together they raised four children while working side by side every day for more than 40 years.
They were active members of Adath Israel Synagogue in Massena. Minnie was an integral part of the success of Hadassah, and The Women’s Auxiliary.
Her kindness and generosity of spirit will be greatly missed. She was a gentle, kind soul who was loved by everyone who was privileged to have known her.
She was pre-deceased by their son Gerald Philip Rossoff in 1979.
Her family includes her husband Isaac of more than 76 years; their daughters Harriet (Irving) Zucker; Norma (Jason) Searns; and Judith Rossoff; grandchildren Danielle, Sean, Adam (Claire), Stuart (Ashley), and Gregory (Amanda); and great grandsons Abraham, and Everett.
Graveside services are in Adath Israel Cemetery.
Sisskind Funeral Service
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With fond memories of this entire family, my wife -- Joyce Nichols Straight -- and I wish to convey our condolences, our love, and prayers for family members at this difficult time. Loss is never easy, and it is especially difficult when we lose our wife or our mother. Be grateful for the many years you had her, and comfort yourselves and each other with the memories. We are so sorry for your loss and for the fact that pandemic virus contagions are making this time even more challenging for your family.
Written by Kendall Straight
2020-04-04 1:22:14 AM
Dearest Judy, I am very grateful to have known Minnie and to have had the opportunity to witness her sweet spirit. Judy, I hope your sadness at having to say "Goodbye" to your dear mother will eventually be overcome by the awareness that you were her rock, and the best caregiver any mother could ever imagine or wish for. I love you, my friend, and I pray for your broken heart, for Isaac, and for your sisters as well. May God bless you all and bring you His peace and comfort. Love, Di
Written by Diane Holbert
2020-04-04 1:24:42 PM
Judy, my prayers are with you and your family. Your mom was a wonderful, happy, sweet woman. I am so glad I got to meet her. How fortunate you were to have her for so long. Your mom could not have had a better caregiver. Love, Sharon Burton
Written by Sharon Burton
2020-04-05 7:52:22 PM
Dear Uncle Isaac, Cousins Norma, Harriet and Judy. I am so sad to learn of great-Auntie Minnie’s passing. I think of her so fondly as a sweet, gentle lady and an excellent cook. I’ll never forget her chili and jam cookies and the precious time spent when I came to visit a handful of times with my parents. Sending everyone strength at this time and may happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Written by Samantha Druzin
2020-04-05 8:37:17 PM
Dear Uncle Isaac,Harriet, Norma and Judy. David and I were very sad to learn of Auntie Minnie’s passing.We have very many fond memories of our visits in Massena,Liverpool and Clay.Stay strong and remember all the wonderful times you had. So glad we were able to see her in November.
Written by Betty and David Druzin
2020-04-05 8:46:34 PM
Dear Uncle Isaac, Harriet, Norma and Judy, I was so sad to hear of Auntie Minnie's passing. I have fondest memories of her, and so glad that I was able to talk to her on the 'phone at times. I remember that years ago we corresponded, and I recall, in particular, her sharing some of her amazing recipes. I send my love to you all, and my sincerest condolences. Love, Bevy
Written by Beverly Druzin
2020-04-05 9:15:55 PM
Our deepest condolences on your loss. Richard & me Have very fond memories of Minnie & Isaac & all the family. Our late parents Sam & Mollie Albert where very close to Minnie , Issac & family. We always brought Snowdon Deli Montreal smoke meat & cold cut ; picnic @ Massena beach & family dinner’s you’re home. Sincerely, Richard, Gerald Albert
Written by Gerald Albert
2020-04-06 2:46:48 AM
Post a Message of Sympathy
With fond memories of this entire family, my wife -- Joyce Nichols Straight -- and I wish to convey our condolences, our love, and prayers for family members at this difficult time. Loss is never easy, and it is especially difficult when we lose our wife or our mother. Be grateful for the many years you had her, and comfort yourselves and each other with the memories. We are so sorry for your loss and for the fact that pandemic virus contagions are making this time even more challenging for your family.
Written by Kendall Straight
2020-04-04 1:22:14 AM
Dearest Judy, I am very grateful to have known Minnie and to have had the opportunity to witness her sweet spirit. Judy, I hope your sadness at having to say "Goodbye" to your dear mother will eventually be overcome by the awareness that you were her rock, and the best caregiver any mother could ever imagine or wish for. I love you, my friend, and I pray for your broken heart, for Isaac, and for your sisters as well. May God bless you all and bring you His peace and comfort. Love, Di
Written by Diane Holbert
2020-04-04 1:24:42 PM
Judy, my prayers are with you and your family. Your mom was a wonderful, happy, sweet woman. I am so glad I got to meet her. How fortunate you were to have her for so long. Your mom could not have had a better caregiver. Love, Sharon Burton
Written by Sharon Burton
2020-04-05 7:52:22 PM
Dear Uncle Isaac, Cousins Norma, Harriet and Judy. I am so sad to learn of great-Auntie Minnie’s passing. I think of her so fondly as a sweet, gentle lady and an excellent cook. I’ll never forget her chili and jam cookies and the precious time spent when I came to visit a handful of times with my parents. Sending everyone strength at this time and may happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Written by Samantha Druzin
2020-04-05 8:37:17 PM
Dear Uncle Isaac,Harriet, Norma and Judy. David and I were very sad to learn of Auntie Minnie’s passing.We have very many fond memories of our visits in Massena,Liverpool and Clay.Stay strong and remember all the wonderful times you had. So glad we were able to see her in November.
Written by Betty and David Druzin
2020-04-05 8:46:34 PM
Dear Uncle Isaac, Harriet, Norma and Judy, I was so sad to hear of Auntie Minnie's passing. I have fondest memories of her, and so glad that I was able to talk to her on the 'phone at times. I remember that years ago we corresponded, and I recall, in particular, her sharing some of her amazing recipes. I send my love to you all, and my sincerest condolences. Love, Bevy
Written by Beverly Druzin
2020-04-05 9:15:55 PM
Our deepest condolences on your loss. Richard & me Have very fond memories of Minnie & Isaac & all the family. Our late parents Sam & Mollie Albert where very close to Minnie , Issac & family. We always brought Snowdon Deli Montreal smoke meat & cold cut ; picnic @ Massena beach & family dinner’s you’re home. Sincerely, Richard, Gerald Albert
Written by Gerald Albert
2020-04-06 2:46:48 AM