lowed his entrepreneurial spirit and established an executive recruiting firm, the Holland Legal Group, which he presided over as president and legal executive recruiter for more than 25 years. Throughout his 41 years in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs, he displayed a wide range of interests outside of his family, including a deep involvement with Temple Emanu-El, which included being president of the Brotherhood, a member of several committees, a participant in religious and social functions, and even the pitcher for its softball team. He was an avid fan of the Braves, Falcons, Thrashers and Hawks. He enjoyed traveling, concerts and attending sporting events. His world revolved around his family: son Scott (Darlene) Holland, daughter Traci (Marc) Loeser, and son Mark Holland; six grandchildren: Leah, Rebecca and Noah Holland, and Emma, Nathan and Sofia Loeser; brothers Glenn Holland and Ron (Arlene) Holland; nephews Ben and Max; and niece Rachael. He was a caring uncle and friend to many. Richard was a graduate of Suffolk University in Boston and Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta (now Georgia State University). He was a warm and loving man to all who knew him. Richard will be remembered for his integrity, his smile and laughter, his sense of humor and his devotion to his family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society or to Temple Emanu-El, 1580 Spalding Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350.
Andre Kessler 79, Atlanta
On June 25, 2019, Andre John Kessler, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 79. Andre was born on March 8, 1940, in Bucharest, Romania, to Olga Kessler and Ladislas Grunfeld. He is survived by his wife, Marsha Tenenbaum Kessler; daughter, Gena Kessler (Rusty) Hindman; son, Laurence (Lindsay Burnett) Kessler; and four grandchildren, Samuel, 11, Benjamin, 8, Joseph and Jordyn, both 6. As a Holocaust survivor and child of Holocaust survivors, Andre and his mother survived by living in hiding in a tiny room for 16 months, escaped across several country borders and oceans, and after many tribulations arrived in Queens, N.Y. in 1951, when Andre was 11 years old. Andre spoke five languages, became a Navy Corpsman, graduated from and played basketball at New York University, and played two years of professional basketball. Andre then went to work for a textile company that brought him to Georgia, where he met Marsha. Together, they recently celebrated their 45th anniversary, in December 2018. Andre was a passionate proponent of Holocaust education, and in 1976 he began speaking at the Atlanta Jewish Federation, The Bremen Museum and countless schools across the state of Georgia. He was appointed to the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust by Gov. Roy Barnes and was instrumental in the creation of Kennesaw State University’s Anne Frank exhibit. In an interview in 2013, when asked why it was so important for him to speak about the Holocaust and his experience, Andre responded: “Even though the Holocaust is one of the most documented events in human history, 40 or 50 years from now it’s all going to be on tape, it’s all going to be on film. There aren’t going to be any living survivors around. It is important that it is not forgotten, and that is why I do what I do.” A funeral service was held at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah June 28, 2019. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on Andre’s behalf to Congregation B’nai Torah or the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum.
OBITUARIES chi; son Mark (Lori) Palatchi; daughters, Vicky Oquendo and Estrella (Dean) Teilhaber; sister, Esther Barrocas; and sister-in-law, Rebecca Behar. She was blessed with eight grandchildren: Jared, Travis, Daniel, Michael, Erica, Gabby, Dylan and Raffi. She was a blessing to us all and all who came in contact with her are blessed by having met her. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. A graveside service was held July 5, 2019, at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
Anne Shafferman Rubin 75, Atlanta
Anne Shafferman Rubin, a longtime resident of the Atlanta area, passed away July 6, 2019, after a long illness, surrounded by her devoted family and friends. Born in 1944 in Atlanta and raised in Birmingham, Ala., Anne received a Bachelor of Science in journalism from the University of Georgia. She enjoyed a successful career as the owner of a legal secretary recruiting business and worked at her son Philip’s law firm, where she remained until her retirement. Anne enjoyed reading, going to movies and plays with her circle of beloved friends, and spending time with her family and seven grandchildren. She relished attending all of their school and sporting events and will be missed dearly by the community. She is survived by her brother Stanley Shafferman; sons, Kevin (Lori), Philip (Amy) and Jeremy (Mitzi); and her adored grandchildren Jake, Hayden, Spencer, Hailey, Alec, Zach and Beck brought her great joy. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, https://ocrahope.org. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999. ■
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Bienvenida Palatchi 93, Atlanta
Bienvenida Palatchi, 93, of Atlanta passed away July 2, 2019. Bienvenida’s heart was with her family. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her children, grandchildren and grand-dogs. She loved cooking, crocheting, shopping and going to the beach. She was a spiritual woman devoted to her faith. Survivors include her husband Isidoro PalatATLANTA JEWISH TIMES JULY 19, 2019 | 47