Loss and Shiva Announcements

Passing of Martin Waxgiser z’l

Posted on February 10, 2020

We are saddened by the passing of our long-time congregant Martin Waxgiser, husband of Joan. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, February 12th graveside at 11 AM at Beth Moses Cemetery on Long Island. Please meet at the cemetery office by 10:45 AM. Shiva will be observed at the Waxgiser home, 85-52 212th Street Continue Reading »

Passing of Sam Oko z’l

Posted on February 3, 2020

We are saddened by the passing of our long-time congregant Sam Oko, husband of Tova. The funeral will be held on Friday, January 31, at 1:00 PM, graveside at New Montifiore Cemetery on Long Island.  Shiva will be observed at Tova’s home, 76-69 172nd Street, in Fresh Meadows. Visitation hours are on Sunday through Wednesday, February Continue Reading »

Passing of Norman Gastman z’l

Posted on January 24, 2020

We are saddened by the passing of Norman Gastman, long time congregant, and husband of past president Rosalie Gastman. The funeral was held on Tuesday, January 21 in Edison, NJ.  Shiva is being held at the home of Marni and Ari Gastman, 161 Aimee Drive, Freehold, NJ through Friday sundown.  She can be reached on her Continue Reading »

Passing of Larry Diker z’l

Posted on January 24, 2020

We are saddened by the passing of Larry Diker, brother of our congregant, William Diker. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 22, at 1:00 PM, graveside at Cedar Park Cemetery, 735 Forest Ave., in Paramus, NJ. Shiva will begin after the funeral in Newburgh, NY. It will continue at the home of Willy Continue Reading »

Passing of Todd Cohen z’l

Posted on January 6, 2020

We are saddened by the passing of Todd Cohen, son of our congregants, Joan & Jack Cohen. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7th at 12:30 PM at Sinai Chapels on the Horace Harding Expressway. Burial at Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, 855 Canal Road, Mount Sinai, NY. Shiva will be observed at the Continue Reading »

Passing of Emanuel Crooks z’l

Posted on January 6, 2020

We are saddened by the passing of Emanuel Crooks, father of our custodian, Tony Crooks. The funeral will be held Saturday, January 18th on the Island of Jamaica. HaMakom Yenahem–may God comfort the mourners.

Passing of Judith Rosen z’l

Posted on December 24, 2019

We are saddened by the passing of Judith Rosen, mother of our congregant Jaye Solomowitz. The funeral will be held Thursday, December 26th at 12 PM graveside at VA National Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane in Middletown, Connecticut.  Shiva will begin in Connecticut. Shiva will continue at the home of Jaye & Ben Solomowitz, 75-25 210th Continue Reading »

Passing of Seymour Rosman z’l

Posted on December 17, 2019

We are saddened by the passing of Seymour Rosman, former Bayside Jewish Center member. The funeral will be held tomorrow Tuesday, December 17th at 12 PM at Sinai Chapels on the Horace Harding Expressway. Further details will follow HaMakom Yenahem–may God comfort the mourners.

Passing of Orin Kitzes z’l

Posted on November 26, 2019

We are saddened by the passing of Orin Kitzes, our long time congregant and husband of Eileen. The funeral was held in New Jersey on Monday, November 25th.   Shiva is being observed at the home of Robin Silk, 17 Burgess Road, Scarsdale, NY Tuesday 6-9 PM and Wednesday 1-3 PM. Shiva will also be Continue Reading »

Passing of Ada Gams z’l

Posted on November 26, 2019

We are saddened by the passing of Ada Gams, our long time congregant. The funeral will be held Wednesday, November 27th at 12 Noon at Schwartz Brother Memorial Chapel in Forest Hills. Burial at Knollwood Cemetery.   Shiva will be held at the children’s homes in Florida.   HaMakom Yenahem–may God comfort the mourners.