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6555 W. Maple Road • West Bloomfield, MI 48322 • 248.592.2687 • www.jewishhospice.org NO JEW IS EVER ALONE RABBI E.B. (BUNNY) FREEDMAN FOUNDING DIRECTOR & CEO DR. JEFFREY D. FORMAN MEDICAL DIRECTOR RABBI JOSEPH H. KRAKOFF SENIOR DIRECTOR Eugene Applebaum z'l November 16, 1936 — December 15, 2017 May his memory be for a blessing we remember & mourn EUGENE APPLEBAUM An inspiring mentor to Rabbi Krakoff and Rabbi Freedman and early supporter of JHCN's LifeLinks program, Gene was a trusted confidante, a pillar of the business community and a philanthropic giant. Gene was all about celebrating life and living each moment to the fullest, squeezing every last ounce out of his life. Gene had a perpetual twinkle in his eyes, an infectious sense of humor and was the life of the party. He was always positive and optimistic. Gene saw each day as a new oppor- tunity to go out and make a difference in the world. He absolutely loved his work but clearly his beloved family was the most important part of his life. The executive committee, board, administration and staff of THE JEWISH HOSPICE & CHAPLAINCY NETWORK offer wishes of comfort and heartfelt condolences to Eugene's family: Beloved husband of 56 years of Marcia Applebaum. Cherished father of Lisa Applebaum and Pamela Applebaum (Gaal Karp). Adoring Papa of Mia and Sky Haddad, Rebecca and Molly Applebaum Wyett. Also survived by Gaal's son Blayze Karp. Dear brother of Leonard (Beverly) Applebaum. Brother-in-law of Alice and Ronald Turett. Devoted son of the late Joseph and the late Minnie Applebaum. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and devoted caregivers Ken Smith and Wojciech Kostrubiec. RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER D avid Margolin was a gifted violin- ist, an astute businessman and a devoted husband, father and grandfather whose life was imbued with Jewish values and love for his family. David, who lived in West Bloomfield with his wife of 66 years, Arlene, died on Dec. 11, 2017, at age 91. Born in New York, David developed a passion for music and Judaism at a young age. He was a child prodigy on the violin, displaying a remarkable talent when he was only 10. His studi- ous ways and the generosity of others allowed him to attend Crown Heights Yeshiva; his exceptional skill as a violin- ist earned him admission to the highly selective High School of Music & Art and a full scholarship to Columbia University. The violin was a second language to him. Growing up in New York, he played in numerous local orchestras, including a performance at Carnegie Hall. After arriving in Japan at the end of WWII, David played in the touring U.S. Army Symphony. In later years, he performed for senior citizens with dementia, even as he devel- oped Alzheimer's disease. Playing violin was a skill he retained throughout his life, even as his own condition advanced. He could play any piece of music by ear: from Tchaikovsky to Fiddler on the Roof to the U-M fight song. He played at his grandchildren's b'nai mitzvot and two of his grandchildren's weddings. David earned a master's degree in economics and history at the University of Michigan, where he met Arlene, who was a freshman. Both considered them- selves the luckiest people on earth as they raised their children and created a legacy of Jewish values and meaningful family experiences. David joined Arlene's father's com- pany, Linwood Pipe and Supply, and helped it become a successful multi- generational family business. While his work ethic was outstanding, his family was his top priority. He took enormous pleasure in family adventures: from trips to Israel and Disneyworld to cruis- es, Broadway shows, sport- ing events and golf games. Nothing made him hap- pier than Friday night dinners with the family, fol- lowed by Saturday morning services at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, where his singing could be heard throughout the sanctuary. He loved cantorial music, traveling with Arlene to cantorial conventions in the Catskills. He was a tireless supporter of Jewish education, especially Hillel Day School, where he and Arlene were awarded the Dream Maker Award. He believed actions were more important than words, a credo he exemplified by treat- ing others with respect, kindness and dignity. His son, Steve, spoke at the funeral service about the greatest lesson he learned from his father. "When you die, no one remembers the material things you accumulated," Steve said. "What people remember is whether or not you had a good name." David is survived by his beloved wife, Arlene Margolin; cherished chil- dren, Steve (Beth) Margolin, Richard (Diane) Margolin and Nancy (Alan) Simons; sister, Sandra Watts; brother- in-law, Maurice Kurzmann; loving grandchildren, Amy Margolin, Judy (Andrew) Landau, Rachel ( fiancé, Josh Arbit) Margolin, Shoshana, Talia and Max Margolin, Helene Simons, Debbie (Max) Barack, Robbie Simons and Michael Simons; many loving nieces and nephews; and his devoted caregivers, Adorable Metayer and Mireille Achille. He was the devoted son of the late Ruth and the late Harry Margolin; the brother of the late Carol (Sidney) Liss and the late Ralph Margolin; son- in-law of the late Doris and the late Harry Davidson; brother-in-law of the late James Watts, the late Marjorie Kurzmann, and the late Gerald and the late Rosalie Davidson. Contributions may be made to Hillel Day School, 32200 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, (248) 851- 3220, www.hillelday.org; Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, MI 48034, (248) 357-5544, www. shaareyzedek.org; or Frankel Jewish Academy, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, (248) 592-5263, www.frankelja.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. • December 21 • 2017 55 jn of blessed memory soul continued on page 56 David Margolin A Truly Passionate Jew