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James Abraham Obituary
James Abraham, age 70 of Trumbull, passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2013 at Connecticut Hospice. A long time GE employee, Jim was a man of devotion, integrity and commitment to family, friends and community. He was a well-loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his children, Joan, David and Michael; his beloved grandchildren, Eden and Meyer; and his brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cherished friends. Funeral services will take place on Thursday May 23, 2013 at 3:00 PM from Congregation B'nai Israel 2710 Park Avenue in Bridgeport, with interment following at B'nai Israel Cemetery on Moose Hill Road in Monroe. Donations in Jim's memory may be made to the Lung Cancer Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven or to the Jim Abraham Education Fund for Jewish Leadership at Congregation B'nai Israel 2710 Park Avenue in Bridgeport.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Abraham
May 25, 2013
Barbara and family:
In this difficult time you can be assured that you shared you lives, loves, faith and hopes with an unusually good and honorable man. Jim had an uplifting influence on more men, women and children than we will ever know. But, God knows! As the Book of Samuel teaches us, " Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance, but the Lord looks into the heart." Jim's kind and generous heart and his bright spirit will comort you now and guide you in the future. On behalf of Jim's many friends at General Electric and the among the GE Senior Elfuns we wish you Peace, Love and Good Health. We stand ready to assist you. Jim is with you always!
Frank Donovan
Chairman Emeritus
GE Senior Elfuns - Fairfield County
May 25, 2013
Barbara and Family:
What an unusually good and honorable man shared your lives, loves and hopes. Jim's character and talents have had an uplifting influence on the lives of more men, women and children than we will ever know. But, God knows and has embaced Jim. As the Book of Samuel reminds us, " Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance, but the Lord looks into the heart." Jim's kind and generous heart and spirit live on now to comfort and heal you. On behalf of Jim's many friends at General Electric and among the GE Senior Elfuns we pray that you find Peace, Love and Good Health in the years ahead. Jim is with you always!
Frank V. Donovan
Chairman Emeritus
GE Senior Elfuns - Fairfield County
Barbara Grossbard
May 24, 2013
Dear Barbara and family, we send our deepest condolences to you. We will always remember kind and gentle Jim. Our best, Barbara and Roger Grossbard
Jill Huchital
May 23, 2013
I remember a wonderful seder at your house with Mr. Abraham leading it. What a loss to the whole community. My sympathy is with the Abraham family.
Bill Lane
May 23, 2013
I have seldom seen, in my life, the type of quiet, casual courage that Jim demonstrated during his illness. I will never forget it, or him.
Kim & Tom Hanson
May 23, 2013
Jim hired me and my husband into the GE Bridgeport Plant and was a huge positive influence on both of us. It was a privilege to work with him through the years, and have his expertise and advice to rely on. His humanity, dignity, compassion and professionalism will be missed. He was a rare and wonderful person and we were honored to know him.
Deborah Cox
May 23, 2013
Such a wonderful man who graced this earth with his presence, taught us much, supported and guided us, and left us with his light, even in his absence. Jim will be missed terribly, but I am also left with a tremendous sense of gratitude to have known and worked with and for him. He was a model of integrity, compassion for others, and passion for all that he believed in.
My deepest condolences to his family.
Karl Mizak
May 23, 2013
It was a pleasure getting to know Jim, and working with him on the Trumbull Economic Development Commission. A man of integrity, honesty and compassion. He will be greatly missed.
Tina @ GE Giordano
May 23, 2013
Barbara and Family,
I am sending my deepest Condolences to you and your family. Please take a moment to wrap your arms around your self and know that I am thinking of you. This hug is from me for you and your family. My friend please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything.
Truly,
From GE Tina Giordano
Rosa Lee Rowe
May 23, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one! Many years ago, it was Mr. James Abraham that hired me into the General Electric Corporation as a Secretary in Wire & Cable! I will forever be thankful to him for his kindness! May he rest in peace eternally; and may his family have peace, now, and in the days ahead!!!
Sylvia Scherr
May 22, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person who taught me much about how to live life with kindness, diligence, and service to others, and how to celebrate joy (the Shehecheyanu!!). I will love you and miss you always. Sylvia
Milton Jacoby
May 22, 2013
What can one say about the death of a man who exemplified perfection - perfect father, husband, grandfather, friend, and employee. As we know, sometimes life isn't fair. We will all miss Jim.
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