Our beloved mother, bubby and great-grandmother, Rose Merzel Lichtman passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the age of 97. Predeceased by her loving husband Tibor Lichtman; her brother Hyman Sniderman; and her sister Rachel Cohen. Survived by her son Howard (Michele) Merzel; grandchildren Allison (Eugene) Lipovetsky, Adam Merzel and Zachary (Jenna) Merzel; and great grandson Benjamin.
Rose the daughter of Isadore and Tillie Sniderman was born July 18,1927. Married to Sol Merzel and lived on 302 Castlebar Road in Rochester. She was a pillar of the Jewish community, endlessly giving of her time and energies to numerous charities and organizations along with working in her husband’s office as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed bowling, gardening and of course cooking for large family gatherings and holidays. Her son and grandchildren were the focus of her family life and spoiled them terribly.
She later remarried her favorite baker Tibor Lichtman residing on Fernboro Road and then in West Palm Beach, Florida. They shared the remaining years together harmoniously in loving laughter at Morse Senior Life.
Funeral Services will be held on TUESDAY March 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM in The Chapel at Brighton Memorial Chapel (3325 Winton Road South). CLICK HERE for a map to the funeral home.
A procession will follow to Britton Road Cemetery.
The family will sit Shiva on Tuesday from 5 – 8 PM at 82 New Tudor Road Pittsford, NY. CLICK HERE for map to the Shiva House.
For those unable to attend services in person, please CLICK HERE to livestream the service.
Donations may be made to Chabad of Rochester (1037 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14618) in Rose’s memory. CLICK HERE to donate online.