Michael Suisman, 88, of West Hartford, died Nov. 22. He was the husband of Elsa Haft Suisman and the widower of Janet Schecter. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Douglas and his wife Moye, Joy, Charlie, David and Sherry; his stepchildren, Jackie Haft and her husband Carl, and James Haft and his wife Simon; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his brothers, Richard Suisman and his wife Ingrid, and John Suisman and his wife Kathy. (A story about the life of Michael Suisman will appear in the Dec. 9 edition of the Ledger.)