Lily Chernikowski Weinstein

Lily Chernikowski Weinstein, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on February 4, 2012. She was born in Zurich, Switzerland on December 18, 1917, and had been a resident of Houston since 1923. Beginning in World War II, Lil volunteered in numerous civic, educational, and charitable organizations. She was a life member of the Texas State Dental Auxiliary, the City of Hope, San Jacinto High School Alumni Association, and a long-time member of Congregation Beth Israel. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother and sister-in-law Leon and Vi Chernikowski, her bother-in-law Louis Weinsten, and her bother-in-law and sister-in-law Hyman and Bunny Weinstein. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Dr. Irving Weinstein, her son, Dr. Jay Weinstein, her daughter, Dr. Riki Weinstein and husband Dr. Daniel Morrison, her beloved grandchildren Marisa Morrison and husband Michael Simone and Jessica Weinstein, step-grandchildren Beth Broodo and husband Kenneth and their children and Leslie Abrahami and husband Adam and children; sister-in-law Maxine Weinstein; Mitzi Levy; special nieces and nephews; the extended Flanigan family; long-time friend Rachel Williams; and loving care-givers Carmen Donis and Elena Sanchez. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 6th, at 2 p.m. at the Beth Israel Cemetery , 1207 W. Dallas, Houston, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hyman J. Schachtel Library Fund at Congregation Beth Israel or charity of choice.

Comments

[Harriet Dubittsky]

I am so deeply saddened to read of Lil's passing. She had been on my mind for the last few months and today I googled them and found this announcement. Riki, Jay.........so very sorry to hear that she has gone.
Congratulations on your daughter's marriage, Riki......may she bring you much hapiness.
Cousin Harriet