In Memory of
Esther Estelle Tonis nee Lifshitz
8 November 1898, New York, New York ~ 26 Jan 1943, Bronx, New York
Daughter of Solomon/Simon Lifschitz and Annie Dinofsky
Esther was my 1st cousin 2x removed. Daughter of my great grandfather Benjamin Lipshitz brother Solomon Simon. She was one of five children born to Simon and Annie. She was first married to Samuel Joffe on 28 Dec 1920 but by the 1925 census, she was back home with her parents with her son Charles born in 1901, most likely named after her brother Charles. Sometime between 1925 and 1930, Esther married Daniel Tonis. She was listed with him on the 1930 census while her son remained with her parent’s and continued to up until the 1940 census then 19. Esther died in 1943 at the age of 43. She is buried at Beth David Cemetery, in Elmont, New York.
May Her Memory Be A Blessing
In Memory of
Solomon Simon Lifshitz
Dec 1873, Russia ~ 27 January 1941, New York
Son of David Lipshitz and Ida Paley
I have written quite extensively on the Lipshitz/Lifshitz and all variants of spelling used by this family. From Russia, he arrived on the 5 October 1888 at about 15 years old. Simon married Anne Dinofsky on 24 November 1895, New York, New York. They were the parents of five children, Esther Estelle, who he is sharing this post with, Moses, Rachel, Doris, and Charles.
When I think about the fact that Esther Estelle died in 1943 at the age of 43, so young, I am comforted to know that Simon preceded his daughter in death and was spared this sorrow.
Simon was the brother of my great grandfather Benjamin Lipshitz. So much of their story was lost of so long. It is an honor to be able to know this family through the records that have been discovered, and remember them on the anniversary of their passing.
Solomon Simon was laid to rest at Washington Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York
May His Memory Be a Blessing
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Branches On Our Haimowitz Family Tree 
It is amazing when you study genealogy or investigate ancestors. We could say Kaddish every day as we strive to keep their memories from fading.
Absolutely so true! This series is leading me down a very interesting and emotional road ~ Sharon
I have been there. It is overwhelming at times.
She was young
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It’s amazing that they died almost exactly to the day two years apart.
I found that amazing too.
Oh, she was so heartbreakingly young! I hope that her life had some really happy and contented times. Your 2nd great uncle saw some times in his life! Coming from Russia of that time to the US of that time must have been like coming out of the dark into the light, yet things weren’t perfect here, either. May their memories bring peace.
Thank you, Susan. This was a branch discovered very recently and their stories are continuing to unfold. I never know what I might discover. In fact, through DNA I did find a descendant of Charles Joffe and I am hoping I will hear something back from her. ~
I hope you find photos someday!
I do too! Never give up hope, it is certainly possible 🙂
It sure is possible!