Philip Krohn

Philip S. Krohn PORTSMOUTH - Rabbi Philip S. Krohn died Friday morning, Nov. 20, 2009, at home. Rabbi Krohn was the Rabbi of Gomley Chesed Congregation in Portsmouth for the past 25 years until his retirement in October when he became Rabbi Emeritus. Before entering the rabbinate, Rabbi Krohn enjoyed an illustrious career as a cantor performing extensively throughout the United States. He was past president of the Long Island Board of Rabbis and the Tidewater Board of Rabbis. Rabbi Krohn is survived by his devoted wife, Susan; sons, David Krohn of New York City, Paul Sincoff of Santa Monica, Calif. (Suzanne); daughters, Sharon Krohn of Chicago, Debi Krohn of Chicago (Billy), Reni Amir of Raanana, Israel (Avi), Shirie Eshel-Krohn of San Jose, Calif., and Chani Kahan of Teaneck, N.J. (Steve). He was predeceased by his eldest daughter, Esther Broochian. Rabbi Krohn was blessed with 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A funeral will be at Gomley Chesed Synagogue Monday at 11 a.m., officiated by Rabbi Michael Panitz and Rabbi David Goldstein. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. The family will be returning to 2408 Crocker Ave. in the Sterling Point section of Portsmouth where shiva will be observed. Friends are invited to visit during the week from 3 to 8 p.m. until Friday at sunset. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to The Torah Day School of Portsmouth, 3110 Sterling Point Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23703. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. hdoliver.com.