October 19, 1937 – February 14, 2026
SERVICE DETAILS
Star of David Chapel Date: February 19, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM
CEMETERY DETAILS
New Montefiore Cemetery: 1180 Wellwood Ave., West Babylon, NY 11704
SERVICE RECORDING
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SHIVA DETAILS
Shiva will be observed at Joe and Lita’s home located at 29-09 137th Street – Apt 2F, Flushing, NY 11354 commencing on Thursday, February 19, 2026, after the burial and will continue for a full week, except for Friday night and Saturday (day light hours).
Brother Joseph advised that he welcomes phone calls and that his cell phone number is the best way to reach him. His number is 646-270-6285. If he is unable to answer the phone, please leave a message.
Lita, you will always be in our hearts. The fun we had. To Popa Joe, Ellyn, Bari and extended family, our deepest sympathy to the family. Rip our precious
Star.💔💔
Lita, I’m gonna miss you. Thank You for loving me, the kids & Tony like family. I will always cherish the laughs & whispers we shared. Heaven has no idea what it is in for- your style, grace, fashion, and of course beautiful nails & the perfect hair style. I’m counting on some sort of sign from you, I’ll be waiting! I love you Pearl. xoxo Stacey aka Shayna punim
Mama Lita, I will miss you. I will always remember the fun places you & Papa Joe took me & my sisters to. RIP❣️ love always, Christopher
I send my love, prayers and condolences to all of you. Lita will live on in your hearts.🙏🏿❤️
Lita, you will be missed, but always remembered so fondly. Thank you for wonderful memories filled with laughter. Give Marla an extra squeeze for me.
To the most beautiful and awesome mother a girl could ever ask for,truly my best friend. I dont know how im going to go on without you and who will call me Ellyn Scmellen ever again? Im hoping you’re with Marla and all our loved ones. I love you forever and I will miss you terribly. Your #1 daughter 💔💔
Mamie I will miss you so much!
You are now with our Babydoll.
Give Grandma and Babydoll hugs😢
Stinky miss you too. Love always your number 2 daughter Beebala
Send me a sign❤😢
My queen you will be miss dearly heaven gain a beautiful angel I love you sleep in paradise 💔💔💔
Lita- I have known you my whole life, my fake Aunt! I can remember sitting around with you and people watch, most of time we would make fun of people, (not in a malicious way) just for fun! you will be so missed, you will always be in our hearts forever and never forgotten. Love you…Rest easy
My dear Aunt Lita. I will miss you so much. You were such an amazing, strong and loving woman. A true inspiration. I’ll always be your Rubin. I loved you more than anyone will ever know. Rest easy beautiful.
Mama I have watched you over the year and you have fought a good fight. Sleep in eternal peace. Will miss be dearly.