Place of birth

Hartford, CT

Education

Attended Weaver and Conard High School, pursued undergraduate studies at UConn, and earned an MBA from Boston University

Military service

Enlisted in the US Army after completing ROTC, served in the Vietnam War, and rose to the rank of First Lieutenant

Professional career

Spent 12 years in private and public accounting before dedicating 29 years to Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT, where he retired as their CFO

Family

Survived by his wife Sharon, sons Joseph and Barzeli, eight grandchildren, and sister Zelda Polman. Predeceased by his brother Hyman and sister-in-law Elise Goldfarb

Volunteer work

Volunteered at St. Francis Hospital as a patient care advocate, at the Young Israel of West Hartford in various roles including serving on the board of directors, and at the Hebrew Academy of Greater Hartford (New England Jewish Academy) on the financial aid committee

Awards

Received the H. Zachs Spirit of Judaism Award in 2018

Religious involvement

Actively involved in the Young Israel of West Hartford, serving as gabbai (ritual coordinator) for decades, known for reciting and helping others say the Kaddish memorial prayer

Donations

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be sent to Young Israel of West Hartford

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