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ERNEST HAAS Obituary
age 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, after a long, painful, heroic battle against the complications following surgery. He was born on June 1, 1925 in Neumarkt/Opf, Germany. He was the only Jewish resident of Neumarkt to survive the Nazi Ghettos and concentration camps. He immigrated to America in 1946 and proudly served his adopted country in the National Guard. During the course of his career, he started out working as a stock clerk for $10.00 a week and worked his way up various industries and with fierce determination finally in his forties started his own highly successful commercial real estate company. He was greatly admired by his peers in real estate. His most proud accomplishment, however, as he was rebuilding his life was his family: his wife of 57 years, Myrna (nee Chatowitz), his adored sons: Jonathan, Michael (Gail) and Andrew (girlfriend Kari), his beloved grandchildren: Seth, Margot, and Edelawit and nephews, nieces and cousins. He also made time for many faithful and loyal friends who often called on him for advice. He was quite proud of the recent friendships with a new generation of Germans who along with him are determined to bring insight into the darkest moments of history. His experience in Europe during WWII led to his lifelong interest in history and he shared his vast knowledge with us all. He was an eyewitness to one of the most evil events of all mankind. He was a passionate bridge player and enjoyed his games with the Woodcliff Lake Seniors. In spite of his busy diverse life he always found time for various philanthropies donating to many especially those that involved Israel, the Holocaust and medical research. He donated many treasured items to the Holocaust Museum in Washington. He lived a life whose telling could fill volumes. Services on Sunday, August 28 at 11am at Gutterman and Musicant, 402 Park St., Hackensack, 201-489-3800. For a more detailed account of his experience you can go to: Rijo. homepage.t-online.de. On the left column, click on Bavaria, then under Jewish History find Ernie's story titled Neumarkt-Fuerth-Riga and followed by a letter to the Holocaust Museum.
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Memories and Condolences
for ERNEST HAAS
Gerhard Jochem
September 16, 2016
Ernest's autobiography: http://tinyurl.com/hq3u9pt
His letter to the USHMM: http://tinyurl.com/goo52y3
His passing is our loss.
Debbie Wilen
September 2, 2016
Dearest Myrna and family,
I'm sorry not to have heard more of what Ernie had to tell us and the world.
My heart and my family's is with you in this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies.
rena and sam wilen
September 1, 2016
Dear Myrna,
Ernie was a rare example of our Jewish strength and bravery,and a beloved friend.
August 29, 2016
Please accept my condolences may God's love comfort you during your time of sorrow
Isa 61:1,2.
August 28, 2016
Lieber Ernest, ich bin dankbar, dass wir uns vor 2 Jahren in Colmberg, wo Ihre Mutter herstammte persönlich begegnet sind und Stätten Ihrer Kindheit besuchen konnten.Ich habe Sie als warmherzigen, interessierten Menschen ohne Groll kennen-und schätzengelernt, Sie waren auch im hohen Alter der Zukunft und der jungen Generation zugewandt. Danke dafür, R.I.P. Mein tiefstes Mitgefühl gilt seiner Frau Myrna und den Söhnen mit Familien.
Günther Fohrer, Colmberg
August 26, 2016
Dear Ernest; R.I.P with 58.000 Berliner including my Dad Robert.
My deepest sympathy.
Henry R.Schindler
Nanuet, N.Y.
Ludwig und Waltraud Haas
August 26, 2016
Lieber Ernest, es war wunderbar dich zu kennen. Welch ein Geschenk für uns alle wie du unser Leben bereichert hast. Unsre Gefühle sind bei Myrna und der Familie. Mögen deine Lieben dich nun erwarten.
Rick Vogler
August 26, 2016
Dear Myrna and family,
I was saddened to learn of Ernie's passing and want to convey our condolences to you and your family. Ernie was my friend, even though we only kew each other for a little over 15 years.
I am glad that we were able to see each other once more in July. Ernie will forever be in my mind as a wonderful and kind person.
Kristin Ernst
August 26, 2016
Ernie, a kind and gentle man. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts are with Myrna and the entire family.
Doris Dopf
August 25, 2016
Dear Myrna,
My heart goes out to you, and your family during this
difficult time. Ernie was an exceptional man, brave and
loving.
Love,
Doris
Brenda Yanni
August 25, 2016
Dear Myrna and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Ernie's passing and your loss (which was a loss to all who knew and loved him). I didn't know Ernie well, just as an active and loved member of the Golden Age Social Club of Park Ridge. All of us in the Club will miss him and hope that we can help you in any way possible.
August 25, 2016
Lieber Ernest,
mögen Dich nun Seligman und Semi,
Frieda und Ilse in ihre Arme schlieen und zärtlich liebkosen!
Dein Menschsein ist unser Auftrag!
Helmut mit David und Moritz
Helmut Enzenberger
August 25, 2016
Deine Stimme, Ernie, war wunderbarer als jede Symphonie;
Deine Freundschaft das kostbarste Geschenk des Himmels.
In unendlicher Dankbarkeit und tiefer Trauer
Helmut, David und Moritz
Sulzbürg / Bavaria
Helmut Enzenberger
August 25, 2016
Deine Stimme, Ernie, war wunderbarer als jede Symphonie;
Deine Freundschaft das kostbarste Geschenk des Himmels.
M
August 25, 2016
Deine Stimme, Ernie, war wunderbarer als jede Symphonie;
Deine Freundschaft das kostbarste Geschenk des Himmels.
Mögen Dich nun Seligman und Semi, Frieda und Ilse
in ihre Arme schlieen und Dich zärtlich liebkosen!
In unendlicher Dankbarkeit und tiefer Trauer
Helmut, David und Moritz
Sulzbürg / Bavaria
Ilona und Peter Kurtenbach
August 25, 2016
Wir sind glücklich Dich getroffen zu haben und sehr traurig, Dich verloren zu haben. Wir werden Dich nie vergessen!
Paul Galan
August 25, 2016
IO am terribly saddened by Ernie's passing. I had the privilege of interviewing him a few years ago for a video project for the Holocaust Museum in Rockland county and heard his very poignant story of survival during the Holocaust. The story about th piece of bread that his mothered had managed to smuggle to him in the concentration camp was especially heart warming. Ernest was a very special human being and the loss of this wonderful man is a great loss to all humanity.
Paul Galan, co President of the Rockland Holocaust Museum
August 25, 2016
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one.
May the "God of all comfort" be with the family and friends, during and. after these difficult times.
August 25, 2016
Lieber Ernie, du bist für immer in unseren Herzen!
Inge und Max, Neumarkt/ Germany
Barbara Ben-David
August 24, 2016
I was saddened to hear of Ernie's passing.
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
With sincere condolences,
Lee Ackerman
August 24, 2016
My sympathy and condolences to the entire family. I am thinking of you during this difficult time and wishing you the best. Ernie was an outstanding man, devoted to his family and community and will be missed.
August 24, 2016
My sympathy to the entire family. May God comfort you.
Rabbi Philip Berkowitz
simon bogner
August 24, 2016
ernie, ich werde immer an dich denken.
Jim Doran
August 23, 2016
There was only one Ernie - a mentor, and the best friend one could have.I will so miss the lengthy phone calls on every possible subject. He was simply the best!
Marlene & Irwin Cohen
August 23, 2016
Irwin and I feel fortunate to have known Ernest L Haas...Since meeting Ernest and Myrna in Israel we treasured our friendship. We shall miss you and loved you.
Marlene & Irwin Cohen
Veronics Stephens
August 23, 2016
My condolences to you all and especially you Myrna. He was a wonderful man, dedicated to Johnathan and the rest of the family. He had a difficult beginning as we all know but more than made up for it during his adult years and later life. It was a priveledge to know such a man. Veronica Stephens
Ernest Haas
August 23, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
Sincerly,
Marge Durba
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