Joseph-Mukamal-Obituary

Joseph J Mukamal

New York, New York

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1932 - 2022Joseph J Mukamal was born in Baghdad, the first of 6 children to Jacob and Salima (nee Yona) Mukamal.He was born on the last day of Hanukkah. When arriving in the United States at age 9, his birthday was determined by the last day of Hanukkah in the year he arrived. Like so...

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We miss you, Joe - your kindness and smile was contagious. My kids and grandkids so enjoyed to be with you and Minna. The older grandkids still remember the afternoon spent knocking nails in a wooden board. It was really a fun afternoon.

May his memory be a blessing.

I just got a notice that today is the secular date of your Dad's passing. I still feel your pain and sorrow and am sending hugs, it's a tremendous loss. I know. He lives on in your hearts and prayers that his memory is for a blessing!

I just learned of my cousin´s passing. I am shocked and very saddened. May all of us who knew him be blessed by his memory.

My heart is heavy. Sending love and prayers to the entire family. Uncle Joe was a strong and loving soul. I have such fond memories of him in his glory with the family at Shabbat on Sealy Drive. His living example, the very definition of family and faith, were very impactful to me. Missing you all.

An honor of my lifetime to be graciously granted the precious time to convey this Eulogy at the memorial service: It amazes me that that Sarah and Jesse's wedding day in late October, 2019 was well over two years ago. It was the last time I would converse, at length with Uncle Joe. As with all of Uncle Joe´s siblings, we would talk. I mean really, really talk. There was a bond, an interest that would hold me to ask further questions, to understand more. It is the closest thing to...

I was able to view Joe's service online and want to send you Alan, Beth, Caryl, Sheldon and Daniel and your Mom, Minna my love and sympathy to all your family. I was very touched to see all of you and how close you all remained. As the Rabbi said, you are a wonderful tribe of Joe's and his legacy lives on through all of you and your children's children. I know his memory is for a blessing! I know your hearts are wounded and hope that knowing how much he loved you all so much will help you...