Elliott Karasov Obituary (1922 - 2014)

Elliott Karasov, “91 years young” of Mendota Heights, passed away April 21,2014. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in Accounting and was a lifelong learner. Elliott was a successful and well known CPA in St. Paul. He served in the U. S. Army in Intelligence during World War II. Elliott was past president of the Talmud Torah of St. Paul and avid supporter of the Jewish community. He will be missed by his cherished wife of 39 years, Nancy; and his beloved children Phyllis (Alan), Bill (Corliss), Deborah, and Barbara (Michael); step-children Heidi and Bonnie (Alan). He was an inspiring grandfather to Sam, Josh, Adam, Aviv, Ariela, Talia, Yoni, Dan, David, Daniel, Zoe and Talia. He is also survived by his in-laws, Marilyn, Art (Margaret) , and Alan (LuAnn); and many nieces and nephews. He was loved by everyone who knew him, including his golf, tennis and bridge buddies, Torah study group, the St. Paul JCC Men’s Club, and ROMEOs. The family thanks Dr. Leonard Schloff for his loving and attentive care. Funeral service FRIDAY 10:30 a.m. at BETH JACOB CONGREGATION, 1179 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Talmud Torah of St. Paul , Beth Jacob Congregation or donor’s choice. SHIVA, 9:15 p.m. Saturday, 7:00 p.m. Sunday and Monday at 1870 Eagle Ridge Drive, #15, Mendota Heights, MN 55118.