Harold Sherwood Abraham

HAMPTON - Harold S. Abraham, 82, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007.
He was born in Newport News on April 26, 1925, and graduated from Newport News High School. After graduation, he served his country in the Navy as a pharmacist's mate during WWII. He returned home after the war and opened EPH Pacing Company, with the assistance of his two brothers. He was in business for over 40 years, until his plant was destroyed by fire in 1989. After a short retirement, he decided to start Virginia Meats and Provisions at age 68. He operated the business for 10 years until his strokes forced him to retire. Mr. Abraham was an active member of B'nai Israel Congregation.
He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Dr. Joseph Abraham, and Elliott Abraham; and his sister-in-law, Leah Abraham.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Thelma Abraham; two devoted sons, Morris Abraham, Rabbi David Abraham, and wife, Deena; five grandchildren, Akiva, Miryam Esther, Shmuel, Yosaif Dov, Mayer Simcha; his brother, Philip Abraham; sister-in-law, Bernice Abraham; brother-in-law, Robert Morgan; and his many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted by Rabbi Norman Golner at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3, in the Jewish Cemetery of the Virginia Peninsula.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to B'nai Israel Congregation or the American Alzheimer's Association.
Our family would like to thank Dr. Glenn Ross, and the doctors and nurses of Hampton Sentara Hospital for their compassionate care, and especially, Dr. Hurt.
Arrangements are with Riverside – Altmeyer Funeral Home, 7415 River Rd, Newport News, VA 23607.