CHARLOTT OPATOWSKY ZERLIN died on Sunday morning, November 6, 2016. She was 91.
A lifelong member of Congregation Gates of Prayer, she was very involved as a member of Sisterhood. She was also a member of Hadassah.
Born a native of Zuromin, Poland, she came to the U.S. when she was only aged 8. She resided with her family in Brooklyn, NY until her marriage in 1944, when she moved permanently to New Orleans.
She was predeceased by her husband Edward J. Zerlin last year after more than seven decades of marriage. She is survived by her son Michael S. Zerlin (Rachel Krimkowitz) and her daughters Eileen Zerlin Fisher (Harold) and Ann Zerlin Streiffer (Richard), six grandchildren and eight great-grand-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Gates of Prayer Cemetery (Joseph Street) with Rabbi Robert Loewy officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gates of Prayer Synagogue, 4000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA 70002 or the charity of your choice. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimerfh.com. For more information 504-835-2341.
