Deceased Information

• DECEASED

  Rachel Benshushan Galanti

  Rachel bas Yitzchak v Perla

• AGE

  88

• DATE OF DEATH

  Friday, February 24, 2023 (Before Sunset)

• DATE OF FUNERAL

  Monday, February 27, 2023

• TIME OF FUNERAL

  2:30 PM

• PLACE OF FUNERAL

  Graveside

• FUNERAL STREAM

  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87400225379?pwd=dnhrcXpiSnd1UG13WXRmMkEvMnNNQT09

  Meeting ID: 874 0022 5379

  Passcode: 394253

• PLACE OF BURIAL

  Arlington Memorial Park

• SHIVA INFORMATION

  Shiva will be observed Monday and Tuesday at Congregation Or VeShalom from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with minyan service at 6:45 pm

  1681 N Druid Hills Rd, Atlanta, GA 30319
  
  

• DONATIONS

  • ❖ Congregation Or VeShalom

    1681 North Druid Hills Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319

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• OBITUARY

  Rachel Benshushan Galanti, 88, passed away peacefully at her home, which was her castle for 55 years, after a long journey with dementia.

  Born in Atlanta in 1934, Rachel was the daughter of Perla Mallel and Isaac Benshushan, who arrived in America and settled in Atlanta in 1932 and the sister of Viola of blessed memory. Rachel was joyfully married to the love of her life, Morris Galanti, for 57 years. A doting family caretaker and cheerleader, Rachel stood steadfastly by Morris for the 10 years following his stroke until his death in 2010. Their marriage was the last Sephardic union among the Or VeShalom founding families. Rachel’s family roots in the Island of Rhodes and coast of Turkey communities remained deeply embedded throughout her lifetime, reinforced through her lifelong bonds with her Or VeShalom family, friends, and classmates and by holding on to the Ladino language of her parents and their generation.

  As treasurer of her ladies' stock club, the books were meticulous and the stock value grew steadily. Rachel tried her hand for a while with tennis, golf, bowling, canasta, and braille, all of which she enjoyed, but nothing beat the thrill of finding the hot poker machine in Vegas - except for her grandchildren.  While Rachel was not the attend-every-sporting-or-school-event type of grandmother, she was the always welcoming voice and open arms of Mima love.

  Rachel was born ahead of her time. She wanted to work outside the home, but Morris was not going to have his wife “help someone else make money.“ So, together with her sister-in-law Ila, they launched the money order business at the family supermarket on Jonesboro Road. Following their success and fun managing that enterprise, Rachel and Ila joined forces again to support the launch of the accounting firm of their nephew and son, respectively. These ladies were human experts that would put voicemail, computers and QuickBooks to shame. Rachel’s fun, independent and capable ways inspired her children to pursue their professional and personal paths with gusto and purpose.

  Rachel is survived by her children Lisa (Hal) Rabinowitz, Ronnie (Nancy) Galanti, and Irwin (Charlene) Galanti; grandchildren Michael (Michelle), Adam (Heather), Morris Kevin (Erinn), Laura (Elad), Rachel (Daniel), Rebecca, and Meredith;  and six great-grandchildren Matthew, Sophie, Gefen, Jack, Eli, and Shai. Rachel is also survived by her dear sister-in-law, Ila Galanti, and brother-in-law, Sam Galanti, along with her many treasured nieces, nephews, and cousins.

  The family is grateful to Rachel’s compassionate caregivers Tiffany James, Alicia Orridge, Audria Davy, Marian Woodard, and Rosalee Williams during Rachel’s final years, as well as to Weinstein Hospice.

  The funeral will be held graveside Monday, February 27 at 2:30PM at Arlington Cemetery, with Rabbi Joshua Hearshen officiating. Donations may be made to Congregation Or VeShalom or your favorite charity.