Maxine Hannah Swerdlin Barocas

OBITUARY: 
Maxine Hannah Swerdlin Barocas, 1942-2024
 
Maxine Swerdlin Barocas was born on June 20, 1942, into and a part of a 5 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 & married Ervin Barocas in 1963. They were the loving parents of 5 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, Ickey 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 & her family and friends were her world. They all carried her & Ervin through their life & loss.

Graveside services on Sunday 11:00 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.


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     Meeting ID: 841 4831 9304
     Passcode: 924509


SHIVA: The Barocas & Swerdlin Family will receive visitors on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 5:00 PM at the Sugar Mill Clubhouse, 7095 Sweet Creek Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097.