Charleston, South Carolina
Avram Kronsberg, Jr. CHARLESTON - On August 9, 2009, we all lost a kind and generous friend, a loving son, a protective brother, and a wonderful uncle. Avram was a kind soul. His love was helping others and caring for his pets. Throughout his short 45 years, Avram devoted his life to nurturing his friends. He showered them with his love and strengthened them with his wisdom and support. His active involvement in their day to day lives will be missed. Avram was gifted with great strength of character, a bright and active intellect, and a great capacity for compassion. Avram is survived by his parents: Marlene Addlestone Buesten and husband Larry; Father, Avram Kronsberg; stepmother, Jane Ries; and predeceased by his friend and stepfather, Nathan Addlestone.; brothers, Edward and his wife Amy, and Robert Tilghman and his wife Grace; step sisters, Susan Addlestone Berlijn and her husband Nico, and Carole Addlestone; step brother, Andy Bursten and his wife Vicki and step sister, Susie Litman and her husband Joel; niece, Fury Lynn and nephews, Elliot, Zachary, and William; step nephews, Jeremy Levkoff and his wife Kate, and Joshua Levkoff; great nephew, Wylder Levkoff; and many wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was a friend of Bill. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in support of the Downtown Charleston Chapter of the Trident Literacy Association, 5416-B Rivers Ave., Charleston, SC 29406. Funeral Services will be held at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, SC at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 14, 2009. A condolence message may be sent to his guestbook through our website, www.charlestonfunerals.com. Arrangements are by the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 7661365. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths
Avram,
I am so grateful that I was able to get to know you and have the time I did with you! You inspire me and have made a profound impact on my life! I will miss you dearly.
Christy Hernandez
August 30, 2009 | Goose Creek, SC
Dear Avram and Marlene,
I do not know if you remember me or not but Avram was in our wedding 40 years ago in Allendale, SC. Don and Susan Brant.
I was so grieved to hear of his death. I am so very sorry. He was such a precious child and I have wonderful memories of times with you all in Charleston and Sullivan's Island.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Love
Don and Susan Brant
Susan Brant
August 29, 2009 | Varnville, SC
Avram, I cherished our friendship and sick sense of humor. You were a trusted, loyal, and loving man. I love you and wish I could have helped you get through our common human pain. I will never forget your generosity. Please have Erick and yourself watch over us.
Marisa
August 24, 2009 | Charleston, SC
Deepest sympathy to Marlene and Edward and Avram, Sr. I did not know Avram, Jr. but was a counselor with you Avram at JCC in the summer of 1953. My thoughts are with you.
Rochelle Edwards-Smith
August 16, 2009 | Charleston, SC
I remember many summers together on Sullivan's Island. Haven't seen Avrum in years but I know he will be missed. My thoughts are with your family.
Lynn Dryzer
August 16, 2009 | Knoxville, TX
I grew up in Charleston with Avram and while we didn't attend the same schools, we did spend a lot of time together in the summers at the JCC camps. I was very shocked and saddened to hear of his untimely passing.
May his memory serve only as a blessing and may you know for no more such sorrow.
Adam Rosen
August 14, 2009 | Boynton Beach, FL
The celebration of Avram's life this morning was very touching. We hope you had some comfort in seeing everyone that felt it was important to be there for you and him. Our thoughts are with you.
Evelyn and Hershel Sarasohn
August 14, 2009 | Charleston, SC
Avram’s candid, sincere and caring intelligence touched me every time we talked or shook hands. He made a sincere and lasting impact on my life. My thoughts are with your family and all who had the opportunity and good fortune to know him.
Scott McKenna
Scott McKenna
August 13, 2009 | Charleston, SC
Marlene and Edward:
I was saddened to learn of
Avram's passing. My hope is that you are comforted by your memories of him and the times that you shared. May peace be with him.
Jody Gottlieb
August 13, 2009 | Atlanta, GA
