Loving husband, great grandfather, grandfather, father, brother, son, and friend—he was an incredible man who gave us all life, happiness, laughter, and wisdom—he gave us everything.  Scholar of the Torah, history, mathematics, thermodynamics, and more, Hashem blessed my grandpa with such keen shrewdness and intelligence, which we have all been blessed to have had imparted upon us—We have all been blessed to have had him in our lives. 

      My grandpa was an amazing man.  His relentless willingness and love for helping his family is one of my grandpa’s most remarkable qualities. Be it a science project, or math question—no matter the hour of the day, or night as the case usually was—my grandfather spent hours upon hours, patiently teaching me and helping me to understand the academic areas in which I was struggling.  He would also come to my Maimonides Highschool basketball games to support and cheer for me from the sidelines. My grandpa helped me to excel in my education, despite having his own demanding work schedule and career.  His commitment and dedication to his family, as well as to his family’s success and happiness, is a testament to what an amazing man my grandfather was, and are qualities that I only hope to be able to emulate one day when I, God willing, have a wife, children, and grandchildren of my own.

     I have so many fond memories of my grandpa.  Every year I always looked forward to seeing him at the Seder Table, and having the privilege of listening to him sing his wonderful Yiddush version of the “Ma Nishtana.” You couldn’t help but smile and laugh with enjoyment.  Naturally, being the Chacham that he was, my grandpa would also give the most insightful Dvar Torah’s at the dinner table, to which we all listened intently, and from which we all learned valuable life lessons. 

My grandpa was not only a serious scholar of torah, science, and history—he also knew how to joke around too.  My grandpa could tell a good joke like nobody else.  His punch-line deliveries always resulted in the family’s uncontrollable laughter. 

     Perhaps most significant to me, my grandpa instilled confidence in me—that I am smart and can succeed in whatever endeavor or career that I put my mind to.  For that I am forever grateful and thankful to him.  I will miss my beloved grandpa, and hope to succeed and make him proud of me.  I know that he will be watching over me.  I know that he will be watching over all of us from the Shemayim, along with our beloved Bubbe, and HaKadosh Baruch Who.

     Let us forever continue to celebrate my grandpa’s life, and let us never forget him or his undying devotion, commitment, and contributions to our family, friends, and community.  Let us never forget the wonderful wisdom, stories, songs, jokes, and life-lessons that he has imparted to us all, and which we have been so fortunate to have received. 

 

I miss you Grandpa and I love you with all of my heart,

Your grandson,

Danny