Martin B. Schecter

SCHECTER

MARTIN B. Schecter "MUTSIE", of Upper Gwynedd, formerly of Lafayette Hill, PA, passed away on April 21, 2011, four days shy of his 79th birthday. He was born and raised in Wynnefield, and was a graduate of Overbrook High School and Temple University. After spending time in the Army where he was stationed in Germany, he then entered the family importing business, Nathan Schecter & Sons, with his father and two older brothers, where he worked until retiring in 2005. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Ruth (Nee Greenberg), children, Richard and Janice Schecter, Karen and Jeffrey Dayno, and Michael and Jill Schecter, and adored grandchildren, Rachel, Allie, Ethan, Emily, Elizabeth and Bryan. He is also survived by his cherished nieces, nephews, grand-niece and grand-nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to services Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 1:30 P.M., JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS, 4737 Street Road, Trevose, PA. Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park. The family will return to the residence of Michael and Jill Schecter and respectfully request that contributions in his memory be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center (attention Development Office and specify for pancreatic cancer research) or to a charity of the donor's choice.

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