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FUNERAL DETAILS
Ileene Zate
Ileene Zate, 84, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on 17 February 2022. The Funeral was held at IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL on Sunday, 20 February 2022 at 2:00 PM . Rabbi Joshua Bennett officiated. Interment at Beth Abraham Cemetery.
Born in Detroit to Morris and Yetta Rosenzweig, Ileene graduated from Mumford High School. Within six months of meeting, she and Seymour Zate were married and remained married for 55 years, until his death in 2014. As compatible as they were different, they adored each other in their own unique ways. Ileene was a homemaker who also served as office manager for her husband, a registered architect, for many years. To her family and close friends, Ileene was affectionately known as “The Mayvin” – the Yiddish word that describes someone you can ask a question of who always knows the answer. Ileene took pride in being a great friend and resource, and even had a necklace and personalized license plates to honor her nickname. Beloved by those who knew her, Ileene was the kind of person who people, including strangers, would routinely sit down next to and strike up a conversation – often sharing their struggles or secrets with her. In addition to regularly playing canasta and mahjong with her dear friends, bargain hunting was Ileene’s passion and everyone who knew her considered it a true talent. She loved shopping in person and, in her later years, she turned shopping on QVC into an art form. Ileene was predeceased by her husband and her son, Barry, as well as brothers- and sisters-in-law Betty and Jerry Grushoff, Dolores Fox, and Gladys Zate. She is survived by her sister, Sue Vosko (Alan), her children Kary (Christine) and Ronald (Marshall Sprung), and Barry’s wife, Cindy. Ileene is also survived by her grandchildren Mathieu, Lillie, Julia, Spencer, Charlotte, and Lucy, as well as several beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition, her passing is mourned by the hosts and staff of QVC. The family respectfully requests that all attendees be fully vaccinated and wear a mask. It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Ileene Zate may do so by making a contribution to: Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy NetworkClick to Visit Charity Website or A Charity of one's choice |