Allan M. Etzkin was born in Milwaukee, Wisc., on Feb. 28, 1947, to Joe and Paula Etzkin (of blessed memory) and died Aug. 30, 2020, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., at age 73.
At age 16, Allan, his twin brother, Michael, moved with their parents to Cleveland, while oldest brother Steven stayed in Wisconsin. In Cleveland, he met his future wife, Joanne (Bunny) Bradley, and graduated from Cleveland Heights High School. Allan went on to Ohio University, where he received his undergraduate and master’s degrees in education. Later, he got his doctorate degree in counselor education from the University of Akron.
Allan was a middle school guidance counselor at Teague Middle School in Longwood, Fla., for the majority of his career. He was beloved by his students and co-workers. Later on in his life, he fulfilled his life long dream of becoming a college professor at Nova Southeastern where he taught graduate levelcounselor education for over 10 years.
Allan loved watching and playing sports. He was a lifelong Packer Backer and a huge Cleveland Indians fan. He also loved attending his kids and grandkids games and matches as he got older.
Married on July 4, 1971, Allan and Bunny were married for nearly 50 years. Bunny and Allan did everything together from playing tennis, to going to shows and traveling the world. After they retired they spent most of their time bouncing back and forth between their children’s homes to visit and babysit their grandchildren.
Allan had two sons, Brian and David and two daughter-in-laws that Allan loved as much as his own kids – Holly and Randi. Together they have three grandchildren, Aaron (9), Benji (8) and Jordyn (6).
Allan is survived by his brothers, Michael (Loraine), and Steven and (Patti) Etzkin of Orlando. He’s also survived by Susan (Shay) Bilchik, Jimmy Bradley, Cindy (Ed) Epstein, Greg (Melinda) Rubin and the rest of his loving extended family.
Donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation, the Alpert Jewish Family Services of the Palm Beaches or a Jewish organization of your choice.
Al was one of my best friends in school, our little circle did many fun things together, I saw him a couple times after graduation but was not able to see him and his family over the years and I miss that, rest in piece my friend.
Allen had been a friend in high school and thereafter. He and Michael kept in touch through my brother Joel. I remember the football seasons and how he and Michael were PACKER BACKERS for life. I saw he and Bunny two years ago while driving home from Florida. At that time he was already showing symptoms of his illness. I'll remember him for eternity and the fun we had in high school. RIP my friend.
Al's twin brother, Mike, was one of my best friends through The Black and Gold, and on into college at Kent State. In the summers and holiday college breaks, Al and Mike and I had more fun than anyone could imagine. We went on fun day trips, to Presque Isle with my family and had many many crazy times together. We were the "audience" at the Gene Carroll show with our quirky bunch of friends, went to baseball games and laughed our way through a simpler time! I got to see Al and Mike and their families through the years and was able to spend time with them in Florida. As always we had great times together and made many memories! I loved my special friendship witr Al and Mike (Flash) and will always cherish our adventures together! RIP Al. 💔🥰
David Brown
Allan M. Etzkin was born in Milwaukee, Wisc., on Feb. 28, 1947, to Joe and Paula Etzkin (of blessed memory) and died Aug. 30, 2020, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., at age 73.
At age 16, Allan, his twin brother, Michael, moved with their parents to Cleveland, while oldest brother Steven stayed in Wisconsin. In Cleveland, he met his future wife, Joanne (Bunny) Bradley, and graduated from Cleveland Heights High School. Allan went on to Ohio University, where he received his undergraduate and master’s degrees in education. Later, he got his doctorate degree in counselor education from the University of Akron.
Allan was a middle school guidance counselor at Teague Middle School in Longwood, Fla., for the majority of his career. He was beloved by his students and co-workers. Later on in his life, he fulfilled his life long dream of becoming a college professor at Nova Southeastern where he taught graduate levelcounselor education for over 10 years.
Allan loved watching and playing sports. He was a lifelong Packer Backer and a huge Cleveland Indians fan. He also loved attending his kids and grandkids games and matches as he got older.
Married on July 4, 1971, Allan and Bunny were married for nearly 50 years. Bunny and Allan did everything together from playing tennis, to going to shows and traveling the world. After they retired they spent most of their time bouncing back and forth between their children’s homes to visit and babysit their grandchildren.
Allan had two sons, Brian and David and two daughter-in-laws that Allan loved as much as his own kids – Holly and Randi. Together they have three grandchildren, Aaron (9), Benji (8) and Jordyn (6).
Allan is survived by his brothers, Michael (Loraine), and Steven and (Patti) Etzkin of Orlando. He’s also survived by Susan (Shay) Bilchik, Jimmy Bradley, Cindy (Ed) Epstein, Greg (Melinda) Rubin and the rest of his loving extended family.
Donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation, the Alpert Jewish Family Services of the Palm Beaches or a Jewish organization of your choice.
Jay Reider
Al was one of my best friends in school, our little circle did many fun things together, I saw him a couple times after graduation but was not able to see him and his family over the years and I miss that, rest in piece my friend.
Stanley Greenberg
Allen had been a friend in high school and thereafter. He and Michael kept in touch through my brother Joel. I remember the football seasons and how he and Michael were PACKER BACKERS for life. I saw he and Bunny two years ago while driving home from Florida. At that time he was already showing symptoms of his illness. I'll remember him for eternity and the fun we had in high school. RIP my friend.
Lynn Robbins (Roeth)
Al's twin brother, Mike, was one of my best friends through The Black and Gold, and on into college at Kent State. In the summers and holiday college breaks, Al and Mike and I had more fun than anyone could imagine. We went on fun day trips, to Presque Isle with my family and had many many crazy times together. We were the "audience" at the Gene Carroll show with our quirky bunch of friends, went to baseball games and laughed our way through a simpler time! I got to see Al and Mike and their families through the years and was able to spend time with them in Florida. As always we had great times together and made many memories! I loved my special friendship witr Al and Mike (Flash) and will always cherish our adventures together! RIP Al. 💔🥰