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Rochester: Passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 20, 2008 at the age of 85. Predeceased by parents, Ida & Sam Starr and sister, Pearl Bray. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joy Ann Starr; his devoted children, Andy Starr (Joan Flender), Eileen Bisha (Lynn) and Donna Starr (David Snaith); cousin, Abe Starkman; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Irv served 2 terms as President of the Real Estate Board of Rochester, was named Realtor of the Year, and served on the Rochester Preservation Board. He also helped found the Rochester Consumer Credit Counseling Service and was a member of the Knights of Pythias. More recently, for over 20 years, Irv and his family were ardent supporters of the Jewish Community Center’s Camp Seneca Lake, where he had spent many happy moments as a youth.
During his lifetime, our Dad was dedicated to his profession as a commercial realtor, his community and his family. He lived his values of service to community. He will be remembered for his quick wit and ready smile. Together Irv and Joy left a legacy of generosity and integrity.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, September 23rd in the Benjamin Goldstein Chapel at Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Avenue, Brighton. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetey. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hillside Children’s Center, 1183 Monroe Avenue, Rochester 14620 or Camp Seneca Lake, c/o JCC of Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave., Rochester 14618. Friends and family will be welcomed at the home of Eileen and Lynn Bisha, 83 Parkwood Lane, Penfield on Tuesday, from 5 - 9 PM.
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