Obituary: Maxine Swerdlin Barocas
Maxine Swerdlin Barocas was born on June 20, 1942, into and a part of a five-generation Atlanta family.
Maxine Swerdlin Barocas was born on June 20, 1942, into and a part of a five-generation Atlanta family. Her parents were Israel (Ickey) Swerdlin and Aaronette Silberman Swerdlin.
Maxine graduated from Druid Hills High School. She attended Georgia State College. She was chosen as Sweetheart of AEPi Fraternity at Georgia State.
She met, fell in love with and married Ervin Barocas in 1963. They were the loving parents of five sons, Mickey (Israel Michael), Samuel (Sandy), Heath, Mitchell and Seth.
Maxine had the most beautiful smile that immediately lit up any room. Maxine and Ervin were co-founders of American Custom Chemicals, later, American Niagara where she was VP of Operations.
She was preceded in death by two of her sons, Mickey and Mitchell Barocas, husband, Ervin Barocas, parents, Icky and Aaronette Swerdlin, in-laws, Sam and Louise Barocas, sisters-in-law, Betty (Bernie) Roistacher and Renee (Donald) Stein, and many loving family members.
She is survived by sons, Sandy (Amy), Heath and Seth, and brothers, Dorn (Joanne) Swerdlin, Atlanta, Frank (Diane) Swerdlin, grandson, Harrison (Kelsey), Atlanta, granddaughter Ivey, Atlanta, great-grandson, Beckett Lewis Barocas, brother-in-law, Victor (Joni) Barocas, Atlanta, and nephews and nieces and scores of very loving friends and wonderful caregivers.
Maxine will be remembered for her beauty, smile, gift of gab and for being the best “Nona” in the world. Her life was real, her love was deep and unconditional, and her family and friends were her world. They all carried her and Ervin through their life and loss.
Graveside services were held at Greenwood Cemetery, 1173 Cascade Circle SW Atlanta, with Rabbi Hayyim Kassorla officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
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