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Donald Schoenwald, 87, died peacefully at home on Tuesday afternoon. Born to Morris and Sadye Rakov Schoenwald on March 24, 1930 he was a life-long resident of Syracuse. Donald was a graduate of Nottingham HS, Syracuse University, and Cornell Law School.

He was a practicing litigator for more than 50 years, and a partner in the Sugarman Law Firm. He was a well respected member of The American College of Trial Lawyers; Temple Concord;
a board member of the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music; an honorary board member of the Sedgewick Farm Tennis Club; and an ardent supporter of the ACLU.

He was a recipient of The Faith A. Seidenberg Award created by the ACLU CNY Chapter Board in 2005. It is intended to recognize legal representation, advocacy or related services that demonstrate an unusually strong commitment to civil liberties or civil rights.

Donald loved his Trivia group; Sunday and Thursday Tennis groups; Jazz Music and still enjoyed playing and taking piano lessons.

His family includes his wife Linda of 52 years; their sons Mark, and Alan (Tracie), their grandson Andrew; his sisters
Jean Hammer, and Onnie Gitelman; his sister-in-law Audrey Schoenwald; his brother-in-laws Paul Landers, and Edward (Bette) Landers; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 1PM on Monday November 13 at Temple Concord. Friends may visit with the family immediately prior to the service at the Temple on Monday from 11:30 to 1PM, 910 Madison Street. Burial will be in the Temple Concord section 30 of Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions in Donald’s memory may be made to a local charity to benefit our community. www.sisskindfuneralservice.com


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Don was a personable gentleman. always had a smile when he talked with you. Loved jazz and was a generous supporter of the Jazz Appreciation Society of Syracuse. RIP, Don. You will be missed by all who knew you.7

Written by Anne & Duane Norris
2017-11-12 2:27:20 PM



Don was such a great gentleman. Always concerned about the other person and how you were doing. I am so sorry for your loss.

Written by Peter Parrillo
2017-11-14 1:06:20 PM



Linda and Family, I was very sorry to hear of Don's passing. Don was a true gentleman. Don loved the game of tennis, and his guidance and dedication to the Sedgwick Farm Tennis Club was very much appreciated. God Bless, Ralph Damico

Written by Ralph Damico
2017-11-17 5:08:50 PM



Dear Linda and family, I was so sorry to read of Don's passing. Had I been in Syr I would have certainly made the service. He obviously lived a full and happy life. I only knew him briefly thru some theater work but Linda was my gym teacher way back in the 60s. She was a favorite of many of us. Sending you all many prayers and good thoughts. Valeeta (Dee Dee)

Written by Valeeta Macheda
2017-11-28 4:09:47 PM