Iosif Shkolnik

SHKOLNIK, Iosif - Age 82, of Flushing, died Sunday, March 17, 2019. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, March 18, 2019 in the chapel at Machpelah Cemetery, Flint. Rabbi Yisroel Weingarten officiating. Those desiring may make contributions to Temple Beth El, 5150 Calkins Road, Flint, MI 48532. Iosif was born April 29, 1936 in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, the son of Elia Shkolnik and Sofia Koltanuk. He married Ida Leshchinskaya February 17, 1961 in Kishinev, Moldova. In Russia he worked for the Moscow Civil Engineering University as a scientist and in research. He received the Medal of Honor from the Soviet Government for his achievements in science. He was employed in the United States as an assistant teacher at Carman Ainsworth Community Schools and also was a visiting professor at Kettering University and Wayne State University. He came to the United States in 1994 and had resided in Flushing for the past 20 years. Surviving are: his wife, Ida Leshchinskaya; son, Ilia Shkolnik; sister, Shela Fokshanskaya; nieces, Margarita Kleyman and Yelena Shteynvil

Funeral Service

Monday, March 18, 2019 2:00 PM
Machpelah Cemetery Chapel
4615 Branch Road Flint 48519, United States