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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