EUGENE-FERKAUF-Obituary

EUGENE FERKAUF

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FERKAUF--Eugene, of New York, NY, died on June 5, 2012. Visionary founder of E. J. Korvette, generous philanthropist. Son of the late Harry and Rose Ferkauf, beloved husband of Estelle (Silverstein), adored and adoring father of Amy Shapira, Lenore Bronstein, and Bobby Dor Kurzweil, admired and...

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I met Eugene through his daughter Amy Ferkauf. We were at the University of Colorado at the same time for one year until she went to school in Israel. Amy, her father Eugene, and her mother Estelle, were all very kind to me. Eugene shared some of his business and life wisdom with me. I will forever have a place in my heart for him and his wonderful sharing . I only learned of Eugene Ferkauf's death in 2023. Given his impact on me, I know that he lives on in his family and many peoples'...

I will treasure every moment I spent with Gene. He taught me so much, I will never forget him. I think all the guys are having a good time up there in Heaven, Eugene having a lot to say. I loved him very much

Edtelle, I just learned that Gene is at the same cemetery as Bernie !!

The staff of American Cancer Fund™ at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Eugene's passing. We have received memorial contributions in his name and our sincere condolences go out to his family.

It is with great sorrow that my family and I mark the passing of an old friend and industry leader. His persona so filled a room that it was a pleasure to be in his company. I remember taking several meetings with him and my father Arthur, at Arlen. I was lucky enough to be able to sit in on planning and strategy meetings as a very young man. Gene was a true visionary. His genius will be missed, but more importantly, his charm and wit. My family extends our sincerest condolences to his...

Eugene Ferkauf is my Grandfather. I am also his youngest grandson. He taught me a lot of things to be successful and overcome my learning disablities.