Ruben Vodovoz Obituary (1927 - 2017) - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ruben Vodovoz, age 90, of Golden Valley passed away September 11. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis & Sarah Vodovoz; brother, Jack Vodovoz and sister, Beatrice Troup. He is survived by wife, Toots Vodovoz; daughter, Rene (Pat) Foley; son, Michael (Mary) Vodovoz; grandchildren, Sam, Sarah and Ben Vodovoz; sisters, Adelle (Jack) Wexler, Esther (Bill) Ross, Leona Sperling, Ruth Spector; and many nieces and nephews. As the youngest chief electronics technician in the Navy during World War II, he was extremely proud of his service and loved to share memories. He was the favorite uncle of his nieces and nephews, who respected his generosity and quick wit. To the end, he brought a smile to the face of everyone who met him. A special thank you to Jonathan Johnson, Jim Amacci (Home Instead), Carol and staff from North Memorial Hospice, and J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice. A memorial service TUESDAY Sept. 12 th, 10:00am, HODROFF-EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 126 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis. Shiva will be in California. Memorials preferred to Sharei Chesed Congregation.