Myer Katzman, 94, of Chelsea passed away on August 28. He was the loving son of Pearl and Abraham Katzman and other than one year after getting married where he lived with his in laws, he spent all his life in Chelsea.
Myer was a hard-working man who helped support his family starting at the age of 8. He was proud to have served in the US Army during the Korean conflict. Myer was known for his work ethic while working at the Revere Smoked Fish / SeaLect Foods, the Butchery, or helping in the kitchen in the Katzman Family Center for Living. Because of his culinary skills, he was proud that he was the only resident allowed in the kitchen. Myer also had “the gift of gab”. Everywhere he went he made those around him comfortable and always spoke to customers with respect, courtesy and humor.
Myer was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn Beatrice Katzman (Rosenthal) who was always his number one priority. He was also the devoted father of Elliot Katzman and his wife Donna and Scott Katzman and his wife Robin. Myer was predeceased by his three brothers Sidney Katzman, Robert Katzman, and Joseph Katzman. They were also his best friends.
Along with his devotion to his sons, Myer was the loving grandfather of Matthew and his wife Katie, David and his wife Emily, Seth and his wife Becca, and Adam and his fiancé Michelle. He also leaves behind his great grandchildren: Nora, Maggie, Julia, Clara, Jack, George and Teddy as well as his nephew Alan whom he thought of as a third son.
Funeral services are private. Donations in Myer’s memory may be made to the Katzman Family Center for Living (named for his family), c/o Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, 17 Lafayette Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150 or Chabad of the Merrimack Valley.