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Dan S. Scharff, Jr.

September 30, 1924 – February 21, 2020
Obituary of Dan S. Scharff, Jr.
IN THE CARE OF

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

Dan S. Scharff, Jr. died peacefully in his sleep and surrounded by family on February 21, 2020 at

the age of 95. He was predeceased by his parents, Daniel Sontheimer Scharff and Evelyn

Sartorius Scharff. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Florence Weil Scharff, children Karen

Alvarez (Mike) and Lee Scharff (Susan), grandchildren Lane Cohen (Barry), Emily Alvarez,

Erik Scharff and David Scharff, and great-grandchildren Adelyn Cohen and Brady Cohen. Dan

graduated from Alcee Fortier High School and Tulane University. He was a WWII veteran

having served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. After working briefly in the advertising department of

the New Orleans States Item, he and his father opened the Danielle Shoppe, a women’s clothing

store on St. Charles Avenue, which he owned and operated for 34 years. After retirement, Dan

loved to travel, read and spend time with his family. Pursuant to Dan’s wishes there will be no

memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Jewish Children’s

Regional Service or the charity of your choice. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in charge of

arrangements. To view and sign the family guestbook visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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