Virginia Beach —Estelle Ruth Hochstadt, 93, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2016.
She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Lena and Meyer Tabatchnick. She was the third of four sisters.
She married the love of her life, Gerald Phillip Hochstadt on August 13, 1943. They lived in Seaford, Long Island for 40 years. They retired to Century Village in Boca Raton, Florida, and enjoyed an active lifestyle with many wonderful friends. Estelle moved to The Terrace in 2013 to be near her daughter.
She was active in many charitable organizations including Hadassah, ORT and the Ladies Auxiliary of The Jewish War Veterans. She enjoyed traveling, knitting and playing Mah Jongg and canasta. But most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
Estelle is survived by a daughter Shelley Loeb (Jeff) and a son Ira Hochstadt (Lynne), grandsons; Michael Loeb, Jason Loeb (Emily), Scott Hochstadt (Jennifer), Craig Hochstadt (Katie) and great grandchildren Jessica, Zachary and Jacob Loeb.
A graveside funeral was held in Florida. A memorial service will be held at the Chapel at Beth Sholom Village at a later date.