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JACK LUNZER Obituary

LUNZER--Jack V.

Park East Synagogue mourns the death of Jack V. Lunzer beloved father of our dedicated benefactors, Fiona (Honorary President Michael) Scharf, grandfather of our Trustee Andrew (Naomi) and William Scharf. Jack was a foremost Judaica collector, philanthropist, and supporter of Jewish Education and Israel. May Fiona, her sisters, Margaret, Myra, Alison and Caroline and the entire family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Arthur Schneier Herman Hochberg, President

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 21, 2016.

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Jane Goulding Weller

May 12, 2025

I worked for Jack Lunzer as a diamond sorter and always remember his charm and enthusiasm. He had a presence I had never come across before and I knew he was a very special man. Rest in peace Mr Lunzer

December 23, 2016

So sorry for your loss, may the promise at Hos:13:14 comfort and console grieving family and friends, as your dear one R.I.P

Ronald Gray

December 22, 2016

Boys Town Jerusalem joins the illustrious Lunzer family in mourning the passing of their esteemed and beloved father, and father in law of BTJ's National President, Michael J. Scharf (Fiona).Jack Lunzer was a Renassiance man extraordinarrie.His committment to Am Yisrael, Eretz Yisrael and Torat Yisrael was legendary. Jack Lunzer's greatest legacy, which ensures that his soul will indeed rest in peace, is that all of his daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren follow his passion and practice of his Jewish faith and heritage. May the Lunzer family find comfort in their treasure of fond memories.
Rabbi Moshe Linchner, Dean
Josh S. Weston, Honorary Chairman
Robert Kaswell, Chairman
Rabbi Ronald Gray, Executive Vice President

CAROL Prins

December 21, 2016

Dear Lunzer Family
I had the honor of meeting Jack years ago - he was a cousin & dear friend of my late father Warner Prins who shared his love of manuscripts & old books.I had dinner at his beautiful home in London- an unforgettable great man,I send you all my heartfelt sympathy at this difficult time.fondly -Carol Prins

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