Sarah Galchinsky, 98, passed away Sept. 27, 2009, in Aurora. Rabbis David Zucker and Bernard Gerson and Cantor Saul Rosenthal officiated at the Sept. 30 service at Shalom Park.
Interment followed at Rose Hill Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who loved Jewish tradition and values, the family said. A single mother whose husband Max died after 4 1/2 years of marriage, she raised her son Herb with a passion and energy that was incomparable.
She left a legacy of love and devotion that will never be forgotten.
Mrs. Galchinsky was born Dec. 5, 1910, in Rottna in the Ukraine and came to Denver when she was 12 years old.
She attended Cheltenham Elementary and the Emily Griffith Opportunity School.
Sarah Sass married Max Galchinsky in November, 1936. Mr. Galchinsky passed away in April, 1941.
A homemaker and seamstress, she worked at Gross Tailors and Imperial Cap Co. She retired in 1977.
Mrs. Galchinsky is survived by her son Judge Herb (Arlene) Galchinsky; grandchildren Cindy (Howard) Sales and Michael (Elke) Galchinsky; and great-grandchildren Ben and Brinna Sales and Gidean and Rafael Davinsky.
Contributions may be made to Shalom Park or Rodef Shalom.
