Arnold Kushmar, a resident of Detroit, Michigan, died on September 15th, 2019 at the age of 87. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

The Dorfman Chapel- main chapel (map to our Chapel)

Date of Service:

Wednesday September 18th, 2019

Time of Service:

10:00 AM  

Interment at:

Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery, 28500 6 Mile Rd, Livonia, Michigan

Officiant:

Rabbi Dovid Polter  

Shiva Information:

The family will be sitting through Thursday evening at the residence: 24276 Leewin St. Detroit MI 48219 Phone: (313) 537-2331.

Religious services will be held on Wednesday evening at 7:00PM.  
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Charitable contributions:

The Alzheimers Association
25200 Telegraph Rd. Suite 100
Southfield, MI 48033
Phone: (248) 351-0280

or to Hospice of Michigan
43097 Woodward Ave #102
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: (248) 253-2580

or to a charity of one's choice  

Family Members:

Arnold graduated from Central High School and went into the service from 1953 - 1955. After returning, he received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the Detroit Institute of Technology. Arnold then went on to work in the furniture industry for almost 60 years in sales, decorating and management. He worked for Industry giants, Robinson's, Englander Triangle and Hillside. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Joyce Kushmar; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce (the late Lisa) Kushmar; daughters and son-in-law, Debra and Michael Wright, Barbara Jankowiak and Susan Kushmar; grandchildren, Brandi Kushmar, Jordin Kushmar, Ashley Jankowiak, Autumn Jankowiak, Brandon Wright; sisters, Rose (the late Joseph) Dekett, Janice Kushmar; brothers, Simon and David Kushmar; sister-in-law, Olivia (the late Dr. Fred) Baskin; late siblings, Neal, Barney, Phillip, Martha, Marilyn, Louis and Morris Kushmar; also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, other family members and a world of friends.  

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