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Cal R. Block, 77, born Nov. 10, 1946, died Oct. 29, 2024.
Beloved husband of Edie (nee Miller); loving father of Michelle (Gregg) Roberts and Amy (Eli) Aschkenasy; devoted grandfather of Shoshana (Yechiel) Berger, Aryeh, Yosef, Ezra Roberts and Goldi, Miriam and Suri Aschkenasy; great-grandfather of Gavi and Yaakov; dear brother of Jerry Block and the late Marilyn Block Daniels; dear brother-in-law of Jack and Cheryl Miller; and cherished son of the late Beverly (nee Ponsky) and Norman Block.
Services will be held at 1:30 Oct. 30 at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel at 1985 S. Taylor Road in Cleveland Heights. Interment will be at Zion Memorial Park at 5461 Northfield Road in Bedford Heights.
Family will observe shiva following services until 8 p.m., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1, 8:30 to 10 p.m. Nov. 2 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 at the Roberts residence at 4405 Churchill Blvd. in University Heights.
Friends who wish may contribute to Bikur Cholim of Cleveland (bikurcholimcleveland.org) or the Taussig Cancer Institute (velosano.org)
Friends who are unable to attend the service may view it at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 30 by visiting bkbmc.com, scroll down to obituaries, select the obituary of cal Block, click on his obituary, scroll down to “join livestream” and click on “Join livestream.”
Arrangements under the direction of Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel.
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Joel Eigen
I'm so sorry to read this: whenever I get the news of another classmate's death I always shudder and open the email with trepidation, and it was never more true than getting the message this morning. Cal was just one good person - I knew him at Wiley and Heights and he always had a kind word and smile. He was just such a genuine friend. I saw him at some of the early reunions and always enjoyed reminiscing. May his memory be for a blessing.
Stanley Greenberg
Cal was one of my few friends outside of the band and orchestra. He always had nice things to say about other classmates. We only kept in touch with this website wishing each other birthday wishes. My his family and friends always remember what a caring father, husband and friend he was,
Bernard Kritzer
I knew Cal from elementary school through junior high and high school. He was always considerate and friendly. In addition to sports, Cal was a terrific photographer. Last saw him at the 50th reunion and he looked well and happy wth life. I will miss him. His was a life well lived.
Gary Lichtenstein
Cal and I were close friends in High School and maintained a friendly relationship to the present time. He was a person with whom I shared many fun times and most importantly he was a great human being. RIP my friend.