LAVIT, Rose
Rose Lavit, widow of the late L. Herman Lavit of Bridgeport died on Monday morning (November 19, 2012) at the Hospital of Hebrew Health Care, in West Hartford. Born on October 28, 1919 to Frank and Mary (Singer) Kessler, she grew up at 409 Spruce Street in Bridgeport's old West End. One of five siblings, she was a loyal sister and devoted daughter. As a child, she attended the Longfellow public school, and graduated Bassick High, where she developed a lifelong appreciation of dialect poetry and English literature, particularly Shakespeare. She was also an accomplished amateur actress. She imparted these interests to her three children: Rabbi Gary Lavit of Bloomfield, Susan Rosenberg of Bridgeport, and Karen Moss of Oyster Bay, Long Island. Rose was married to L. Herman Lavit from June 21, 1942 until Herman's death in 1998. Together, they made a home in which guests were always welcomed at their table. Rose and Herman taught their children to appreciate, respect, and befriend all persons, across the full spectrum of racial, religious, and cultural diversity. Besides her children, Rose is survived by her youngest sibling Edward, and by five grandchildren: Sam, David, Fred, and Mimi Michaels, and Max Rosenberg, and other relatives and friends. The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation for the superlative clinical care and genuine loving-kindness given in abundance by the earthly angels who are the staff at Hebrew Health Care.
Contributions may be given to the Hebrew Home & Hospital, 1 Abrahms Boulevard, West Hartford, CT 06117, or to any benevolent cause. Burial services will take place at Agudas Achim Cemetery, 250 Reid Street, Fairfield, at 1:30 p.m. TODAY, Tuesday. FULL SHIVA will be observed by Rabbi Lavit, at the Hebrew Home & Hospital from Tuesday afternoon following return from the funeral, until the following Monday morning. He will receive visitors between the hours of 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., except Friday and Saturday afternoons. Rabbi Lavit will attend services at Young Israel of West Hartford. Arrangements are entrusted to Leonard Holtz of Hebrew Funeral Association, West Hartford.
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another year has passed but you are truly missed ..May you rest in peace.
Mary Lou Wosilis
Other
November 14, 2022
A great legacy has been left by you and your husband in your son Rabbi Gary Lavit.Although I never had the opportunity to meet you, I have heard may treasured moments your son had of you..May you rest in peace
Mary lou
Other
November 14, 2021
So very sorry for your loss, Rabbi.
shirley (Ger) Sundilson
November 15, 2013
Please accept condolences from Frank Szufnarowski (Snuffy) and Mary Ann O'Brien. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
November 27, 2012
Sorry for your loss. Knew your parents years ago.
J. Scotti
J. Scotti
November 25, 2012
So very sorry for your loss, Rabbi.
shirley Ger Sundilson
November 20, 2012
so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Lou Wosilis
November 20, 2012
Susan, Karen and Gary,
So sorry for your loss.
Yaffa Porat
November 20, 2012
dear susan,rabbi,karen
sorry to here of auntie rose's passing
may she forever rest in peace
love mark bass
mark bass
November 20, 2012
Dear Karen, Susan, Gary and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember being always warmly welcomed into your home and having such intellectually stimulating conversations! May her memory be a blessing to you.
EJ (formerly Jill) Cohen
November 20, 2012
Rabbi Lavit,
May your beloved mother rest in peace.
Shalom,
Stan
Stan Newborn
November 20, 2012
Dear Rabbi, Susan, Karen, & Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Susan Frischstein Deveau
November 20, 2012
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