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1925
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2016
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JOSEPH WILF Obituary
Born in Jaroslaw, Poland, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, Joseph Wilf overcame the cruelty of the labor camps, survived the Holocaust, and found a new home in the United States with his family. After successfully establishing the real estate development company, Garden Homes, in 1954 with his brother, and my dear father, Harry, z"l, Joe dedicated his life to the Jewish people. Joe was a founder of the American Society for Yad Vashem, preeminent builder of Yad Vashem and Jerusalem, and leader of dozens of other Jewish organizations. His generosity and altruism knew no bounds. He served as an inspiration to us all and we will continue his legacy well into the future. He will be profoundly missed by all. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife and our beloved aunt, Elizabeth, and our cousins Zygi and Audrey and Mark and Jane, their children and grandchildren. Leonard and Beth Wilf, Orin, Halle, Jenna, and Harrison Wilf
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Bob Ziobro
August 10, 2016
My sincere condolences go out to the entire Wilf family on their sorrowful loss. He was truely a great man and will be missed by many.
Maggie Landry
August 9, 2016
As a 11+ year employee of Garden Homes here in Florida I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Joe Wilf. My thoughts and condolences go out to the entire Wilf and Garden Homes family. He will truly be missed.
Anthony Li Gregni
August 8, 2016
One of the greatest men, innovators, and real estate development minds this world would ever see.
Marianne Brodman
August 5, 2016
The Wilf family is an integral part of my professional development. My condolences to Zygi, Mark, Lenny, Orin, Suzie & everyone right down the line, as well as the staff at Garden Homes. It is truly the end of an era.
Garden Homes Management, 1997-2008
Yana Finkelstein
August 4, 2016
I'm deeply saddened by this news. my deepest condolences to the Wilf family.
I used to work at Garden Homes many years ago.
Carol Schwartz
August 4, 2016
A true friend and wonderful business man
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