MARTIN KOBY

November 25, 1930 - December 26, 2017

SERVICES: 11:30 FRIDAY 12/29/2017 at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL A LINK WILL BE PROVIDED FOR A WEBCAST OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE Age 87, of Southfield, died December 26, 2017 A Holocaust Survivor, Martin was a hidden child. With a degree in Slovic languages, he then became a pharmacist for 42 years, and enjoyed many hobbies including being a wood carver, coin collector and a collector of Israeli Stamps. He was a member of Congregation Shaarey Zedek and in younger years, a member of AZA, BBYO. Beloved husband for 63 years to Florence Koby. Devoted father of Myles B. (Betty) Koby, Allene H. Koby, Glenda J. (Bruce Spiegel)Koby and Pamela S. (Thomas Bopp) Koby. Loving grandfather of Jay Koby, Ross Koby, Julia Spiegel, Jeannie Spiegel, Sara (Kelly) Delk, Daniel (Samantha) Whitney. Proud great-grandfather of Nathan Delk, Whitney Delk, Ryan Whitney, Stella Whitney and Alayna Whitney. Dear brother of the late Robert (Lynda) Koby. Dearest brother-in-law of Louis (Sara) Brooks. Cherished uncle of Amy (Andrew) Fox, Susan (Scott) Lindquist, Nancy (Matt) Hutchinson, Jason (Catherine Jun) Brooks, Daniel (Sara Gold) Brooks Treasured great-uncle of Sophie, Mya, Asher and Lilah. OFFICIATING: Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen Hazzan David Propis INTERMENT: Beth Tefilo Emanuel Cemetery SHIVA: The family will observe Shiva through Wednesday evening at the residence 27319 Fairfax Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 557-2504 RELIGIOUS SERVICES: 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday CONTRIBUTIONS: If you would like to further honor the memory of MARTIN KOBY you may do so by making a contribution to: C.H.A.I.M Children of Holocaust Survivors Assn in MI P. O. Box 339614 Farmington Hills, MI 48333 or ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION 25200 Telegraph Road Ste 100 Southfield, MI 48033 248-351-0280 www.alz.org or HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER 28123 Orchard Lake Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-553-2400 www.holocaustcenter.org