Samuel B. Issokson died peacefully early Tuesday morning, June 14, 2016 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital with family and friends at his bedside.
He was 95 years old. A happy but quiet man who was born, went to school and never lived anywhere else but Martha’s Island. He loved the Island, was an award winning photographer and Ham radio operator. He was the owner and operator of Issokson’s Cleaners along with his brother Yale. He was an Ensign in the Merchant Marines during World War 2 as a radioman.
He is survived by his three children, Suzanne Issokson Matthews, Peter Issokson, Jeffrey Issokson, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, his sister Doris Shumrak, and the love of his life and long-time companion of 30 years, “My Rosie,” Rose Vigor.
A graveside service will be held at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Cemetery, West Spring Street, Vineyard Haven on Wednesday, June 15 at 4pm officiated by Rabbi Caryn Broitman with military honors provided by the Veterans of Martha’s Vineyard and a Masonic funeral service offered by the Oriental-Martha’s Vineyard Masonic Lodge.
Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs. Visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.
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