SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Ruby Gail Frenkel Perlman 64 years old passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 11th, 2010 at 8:35 PM. 

She was born in Rochester, New York a daughter of Clara Frenkel Kiel and Dr. Lance Frenkel.  Ruby Perlman lived in Savannah for more than her married life, and was the loving wife of 42 years to Phillip Max Perlman, a wonderful, kind man.  Ruby was also a devoted mother to three children. 

She is survived by Lance Jay Perlman, and his wife Gina, Aaron Andrew Perlman, and his wife Tessa, Lacy Elizabeth Perlman Chivers, and two loyal dogs Baby and Toby, whom she loved with all her heart.  She also had four wonderful grandchildren, Baron, Hunter, Gavin and Abby.  Ruby left behind many kind and loving relatives, including her brother, Dr. Lawrence Frenkel of New Jersey and his wife, JoAnn, and their children Lori Ann and Jason, and a sister-in-law Judy Frenkel, wife of her brother Kenneth Frenkel that preceded her in death.

Ruby was active in the community, with the Mickve Israel, a temple that she loved dearly, as well as several other worthy charities she supported with time and relentless effort.  She worked for the City of Savannah for 16 ½ years in the finance department then retired. She also worked as a substitute teacher for SCPSS. 

The funeral service will be held at 12 noon Friday, May 14, 2010, at the graveside, Bonaventure Cemetery, conducted by Rabbi Arnold Mark Belzer.

Ruby requested in lieu of flowers, for donations be made to the Congregation Mickve Israel – Post Office Box 816, Savannah, Georgia 31402-0816 or Hospice Savannah - Post Office Box #13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416-0190.