OBIT – Morris Sheitelman

MISSION – Morris Sheitelman, 91, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018, at his home in Mission.

Mr. Sheitelman was born on Jan. 28, 1927, to Hirsh and Rebecca Sheitelman in Toms River, N.J. He served in the U.S. Navy and moved to McAllen in 1947. He was employed by Southwestern Bell for 38 years and served as a volunteer fireman there.

Survivors include his wife, Mary; children, Jamie Carithers, Cyndi Aldrich and Robert Doty Jr .; and four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Frieda Kravitz and Louis and Emanuel Sheiteman.

Graveside services were held on May 18 at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission.