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Jerry Slivka Obituary
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- Jerry Slivka, 97, died on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Pompano Beach, Fla.
Jerry was born on July 11, 1915, in Troianovka, Poland. He came to the United States after World War II. He attended Bentley College and graduated as an accountant.
After graduating, he, his wife Rochelle, and infant daughter Harriet moved to Portland. Daughter Miriam was born in Portland, and the family was complete. Jerry and Rochelle soon became active in Portland's Jewish community. Jerry was a very generous person and always willing to help anyone in need. Jerry and his late wife Rochelle were involved with many philanthropic causes in Maine. He and Rochelle sponsored the erection of a Holocause Memorial on the grounds of Temple Beth El. They were also founding members of the Maine Holocaust Human Rights Center.
After Rochelle's death in 2005, he moved to New Orleans to be near his daughter and her family. In 2007, he relocated to Florida. Jerry is survived by daughters, Harriet Hillson (Sam) of Metairie, La., and Miriam Fargian (Albert) of Karmiel, Israel. He is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: Dafna Ratzon (Nir), Rebecca Vandiver (Brian), Shai Fargian (Sharon), Benjamin Hillson (Emma), Bar Fargian, Naama Fagian, Guy Ratzon, Raquel Vandiver, and Roi Ratzon. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Rubin and Bela Kirzner; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at 11 a.m., at Temple Beth El in Portland. Arrangements by The Jewish Funeral Home, Portland.
In lieu of flowers, kindly
consider a donation to Temple Beth El or the Maine Holocaust
Human Rights Center.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Slivka
January 27, 2013
Truly sorry for your loss. My parents, Leon and the late Pearl Avner were friends of Jerry's and his brother, Rubin, from "the old country". Heartfelt sympathy. ~ Tobey Avner
Sharon Scrubbs
January 16, 2013
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I am praying that you and your family will experience comfort and healing.
Jennifer Victoriano
January 15, 2013
May your fondest memories of times spent together comfort you during this most difficult time
Michelle Norwood
January 14, 2013
Harriet, very sorry for your family's loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
Terri Calhoun
January 14, 2013
My condolences to the family.
January 14, 2013
Dear Harriet I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You all have my sincerest condolences.
Carole Smith
Diana McKenney
January 14, 2013
My condolences to Jerry's family near and far. I met Jerry when I worked at the HHRC. I will always remember his kind and generous nature.
January 14, 2013
Harriet,
You and your family are in my prayers.
You have my sincerest condolences.
Rosemary Cook
Marla Sax
January 14, 2013
It was always my privilege to be guests at Elizabeth Sax's home on Friday nights when Jerry and Rochelle would join us for dinner, Yiddish stories, laughter and love over a wonderful Sabbath meal. My memories of both of you will live with me all my life and you how much we loved being with you.
January 14, 2013
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a kind and gentle man. I was just a shy kid in high school when he hired me to work at Reliable. Only worked there a few years but I've never forgotten him.
My condolences to his family.
Susan Webb Bernier
January 13, 2013
My condolences go out to the family. I worked for Jerry and he was my first boss with my first job at reliable Furniture, I was just out of highschool. Miriam, you are in my wedding album as you and your mom came to my wedding. A lot of good memories and your dad and mom were wonderful to me. A loved your mom very much. Mrs. Sandra Grindle and family
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