Bernard Lichty

Bernard Lichty VIRGINIA BEACH - Bernard Lichty, 89, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009. He was born Sept. 20, 1919, to the late William and Ida Cohen Lichty. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and later worked in the furniture industry as a manager for many years. Mr. Lichty was a member of Temple Sinai, Brith Shalom and was a founding member of Club 35. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia K. Lichty in 2008. He is survived by his son, Larry Lichty; brother, Sherman Lichty and wife Elaine; nephews, Jeff Lichty and wife Stefaney and Michael Lichty and wife Kerri; and great-nieces and -nephews. A graveside service will be conducted by Rabbi Israel Zoberman Monday at noon in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Shiva will be at 2537 Nestlebrook Trail, Virginia Beach. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Greenwich chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice.