PORTLAND – Reuben David Slotsky, 83, passed away on May 17, 2024, at his home in Portland. He was born on Sept. 29, 1940, in Portland, son of the late Mark and Ruth (Mirochnick) Slotsky.

Reuben graduated from Deering High School in 1958, and from Bowdoin College in 1962 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. He served in the United States Air Force.

Living in Arlington, Va., Reuben dedicated a majority of his career to the Social Security Administration as a Paralegal Specialist, retiring in 1997 and returning to Portland in 2008.

Reuben was avid tennis player, runner, and reader. With an endless quest for knowledge, he could often be found researching various topics at local libraries. He was well-known in the Jewish community and took great pleasure walking the streets of Portland enjoying the sights and striking up conversations along the way.

Reuben will be buried at 3 p.m., on May 31, 2024, in Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Portland. Arrangements are under the direction of Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. To view Reuben’s memorial page or leave a condolence, please visit http://www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Reuben’s memory to the United Jewish Endowment Fund of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, 6101 Executive Blvd. Suite 100, North Bethesda, MA 20852.

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