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Posted: 9/19/10 at 9:59am
This past Monday night, my 84 year old dad passed away. He had congestive heart failure, a pace maker, a diffibulator, and in the end, it was discovered he had lymphoma. However, he was exremely independent and drove himself to the synagogue every Friday night. He only had his keys taken away about 2 weeks before his death. He was born in Brooklyn and raised in the Bronx. He lied about his age to join the military so high school was the highest education he completed. He was an avid learner though. Yiddish was his first language but he also spoke many other languages. He had travelled to all 7 continents and even placed a Star of David on the South Pole. He loved classical music and opera- especially Maria Callas and did the NY Times crossword puzzle in ink! With all that- he also loved Hee Haw, Alf, the Beverly Hillibillies, All in the Family, and Three's Company. He was quite a character! Rest in peace dad! (and thanks to the board for indulging me)
