ABRAHAM PARITZKY

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ABRAHAM PARITZKY Peacefully, on April 26, 2016 in his 90th year, Abraham Paritzky passed away surrounded by his loving family. Abraham was born June 8, 1925 in Jerusalem. Predeceased by parents, Zusiya and Rivka Paritzky, and sister Chaya Bina. He is survived by his wife, children, and his sisters Nehama Harish in Haifa, Israel and Arnona Horowitz in Los Angeles.  Avraham was a fifth generation Jerusalamite having served in the Palmach as part of the Haganah in the 1948 War of Independence and later as an officer in the Israel Defense Forces, taking an active part in the Sinai Campaign in 1956.  As a student working towards his Master's Degree in Jewish history at the Hebrew University Avraham met his wife Henny Wolf, a student from the Netherlands. It was a love affair that would last more than 64 years. Avraham and Henny moved from Israel to Winnipeg as Hebrew teachers and emissaries of the Jewish Agency. Avraham taught at the Hebrew Schools in Winnipeg and at the University of Manitoba and Winnipeg. Avraham was often consulted by the community on his erudite knowledge of biblical and Jewish history. Well into his eighties he continued preparing the Hebrew exams for high school students requiring foreign language credit. He had a great passion for art and Classical Music. Avraham was a loving father to his three children, Ron (Esther), Gilead, and Rachel (Blair) and seven grandchildren, Ari, Jonah, Daniel, Jessica, Nadav, Hamutal, and Dotan, he was always proud of their achievements. Avraham was a man of strong moral convictions, values that he passed down to his children and grandchildren. Avraham took a special pride in his wife Henny's achievements as a teacher and later as a principal and administrator at The Talmud Torah/ I.L Peretz folk school in Winnipeg. She would often say that Avraham was "her rock of Gibraltar" She relied, as did the whole family, on his patience, wisdom, and guidance.  Special thanks to Dr. Clayton Dyck of the Kildonan Medical Centre, for his compassionate and dedicated care throughout the years. Many thanks for the sympathy and concern shown by the Portsmouth Retirement home administrative staff and residents. Funeral services were held at the Etz Chayim Synagogue. Officiated by Rabbi Larry Lander and Cantor Tracy Kasner Greaves. Pallbearers were Daniel Worb, Ari Paritzky, Dr. Graham Glazerson, Jeff Slusky, Harry Schwartz, and Adolpho Laufer. Honorary pallbearer Sam Kimmelman. If friends so desire, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 14, 2016