Carl is survived by his wife, Rhena; his children Ira, Debra, and David; his five grandchildren Scott, Eric, Derek, Adam, and, Jake; and his nine great grandchildren.
Carl was born on February 27, 1936 to Elias and Sarah Shalachman, and grew up with his sister Anita. Carl graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School. Carl married Rhena “Bunky” Fritz, his high school sweetheart in 1956. Carl learned his craft as a deli man from his father, and went on to open his own deli. Carl and Rhena raised their family in Revere, MA for the last 67 years.
Carl’s family remember him as a kind, generous, and, loving father who encouraged them to work hard and never stop pursuing their goals.
Carl was an altruistic man who loved playing cards, handball, racquet ball, tennis, pool and fishing. Carl was an active and devout member of the Masonic Temple (Everett C Benton Lodge) and the Shriners.
Services for Carl were held privately. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Shriners Children’s Boston, 51 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114.
