Longtime Milwaukeean Abraham Fink died Aug. 24 at the age of 100.
Born in Grebow, Poland, he escaped to Siberia during World War II. His first wife and daughter perished during the Nazi invasion of Poland.
Following the war, he returned to Poland where he met his second wife, Selma. They married in 1948 and immigrated to Israel. In 1957, they moved to the United States with their young son, Henry, and settled in Milwaukee.
A tailor, he worked for Goller-Stein men’s clothier for many years and, after retiring, he continued working part-time for Harley’s and Roger Stevens.
His wife preceded him in death in 1993. He was a resident of the Jewish Home and Care Center for the last four years.
“Abraham was a humble, gentle and kind individual who was deeply devoted to his family and community,” according to his son, Henry Fink of Milwaukee. He added that his father supported minyans at Congregations Agudas Achim, Anshai Sfard and Anshai Lebowitz.
Rabbi Bernard Reichman officiated at funeral services on Aug. 26. Burial was in Agudas Achim Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Jewish National Fund, Congregation Anshai Lebowitz or the Jewish Home and Care Center would be appreciated by the family.
Loading ...