Isaac S. Gamel's Obituary
Isaac Gamel, “Uncle Ike,” passed away peacefully at his home on October 19th in Sunny Isles Beach, FL at the age of 84. He is survived by his loving children: Bennett Gamel, Rebecca (Eli) Almo, and Joel (Lori) Gamel; siblings: Eli Gamel and Lena Sharaby; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Isaac Gamel was born on April 16th, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to Haim and Rivka Gamel of Sephardic, Yemenite heritage.
Isaac Gamel was a self-made entrepreneur who became a legendary real estate developer in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Miami. He was among the first condominium developers in Seattle. He pioneered the development of luxurious apartment homes with lavish amenities, taking apartment living to new horizons. He converted many apartment buildings into condominiums, including the Carriage House in Miami.
Isaac Gamel was full of life and loved to give unto others. He took in many people for employment when no one else would and taught them to become successful real estate developers in their own right. He gave the utmost respect, love, and care for his parents and family. He was always generous and hospitable to all of his guests and he loved making everyone around him happy. He had unwavering faith in G-D.
A funeral is scheduled for TODAY, Monday, October 20th at 1:30pm at Levitt Weinstein Memorial Chapel, 18840 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL 33180, (305)932-2700.
The burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Park, 10301 NW 25th Street, Miami, FL 33172.
The family will be sitting shiva through Wednesday at his home: Sands Point 16711 Collins Avenue, Apartment TS-04, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. The shiva will continue in Seattle at the home of Eli and Rebecca Almo. All are welcome to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to The Seattle Kollel or Seattle Hebrew Academy. Condolences can be sent to [email protected]
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