Saul E. Lipnick

Saul E. Lipnick, 94, of Swampscott, MA passed away peacefully on October 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was a resident of Bertram House of Swampscott for the past 3 years where he was loved and enjoyed talking with the staff.

For 67 years he was the beloved husband of Sylvia (Nemshin) Lipnick of Swampscott, MA. Loving father of Dr. Michael Lipnick and his wife Randee of Delmar, NY, Dr. Robert Lipnick, USA COL (ret) and his wife Chelina of Boca Raton, FL and Lori and her husband Larry Groipen of Swampscott, MA. Adored grandfather of Scott Lipnick (Lauren) of New York, New York, Julie Herzlich (Justin) of Davie, FL, Sari Ellis (Tim) of Seattle, WA, Jennifer Jasilli (Nick) of Marblehead, MA, Adam Lipnick of Albany, NY and Melissa Lipnick of Miami, FL. Cherished great-grandfather of Alexander (“AJ”) Jasilli, Zachary Jasilli and Blake Lipnick. Loving brother of Rhoda and Ozzie Wernick of Holyoke, MA and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters and brothers in law, Esther & Louis Budgar Dottie & Dick Winer.

He graduated from Bartlett High School in Webster, MA, University of Illinois and University of Illinois School of Law. He served in WWII in the Rainbow Division of the 42nd Infantry. He was severely wounded in battle and captured by the Germans. He became a POW until being eventually liberated. Saul received numerous military awards including the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, the Purple Heart among other honors, for his service. He devoted his life to the practice of law in Boston, MA for 68 years. Saul was an avid Boston sports fan and also had a passion for reading and education. The family would like to thank the staff at Bertram House of Swampscott for the love and care to both Saul and Sylvia for the last 3 1/2 years.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1pm in the Stanetsky Hymanson Memorial Chapel 10 Vinnin Street, Salem. Burial will be in Shirat Hayam of the North Shore Cemetery.

The family will receive visitors at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Larry Groipen immediately following services until 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contribution may be made to Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott, MA 01907.