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Rubin Wagner Obituary

WAGNER--Rubin. The Board of Directors and staff of American Friends of Shalva mourn the passing of Rubin Wagner, father of esteemed board member and Co-Chairman of the Board Leon Wagner. Rubin Wagner, a holocaust survivor, a proud son of Vilna, rebuilt his life in the United States and was fondly known for his compassion and generosity which he gave freely to those who needed his help. All who knew him were touched by his love, caring, and good nature. Predeceased by his wife Sima. We extend our deepest sympathies to the entire family. May they be consoled among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Ari Storch President, Nathan Low Co-Board Chair, Norm Alpert Co-Chair Capital Campaign, Hillel Weinberger Board Chair Emeritus, Kalman Samuels, Shalva's Founder and Director, Leo Klein Executive Director.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 8, 2009.

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Dorothy E, Miller

February 22, 2025

I know its been a long time but my love for a family like the Wagners gos on forever, God is ever later I´m on time for something, I were just going over some things on Facebook and up pop his name, I worked for the Wagners
For years in Florida, I remember the good people
Dorothy E. Miller
305-450-1500 email dorothymilleraut.aol.com website www.dorothyeMillerbooks.com address, Dorothy E.Miller 1055 NW 143 street Miami Florida. 33168
Dorothy

Dorothy E Miller

February 21, 2025

I have worked for Rubin Wagners for seventeen
In Florida , by the love of the Wagner family, the The Lord had me find this page I just wanted the family to know they are still in my heart forever
Dorothy E. Miller
Website dorothyemillerbooks.com

Rosian Zerner

March 18, 2009

I never met Rubin Wagner but my parents may have in the Vilno Ghetto. I wish to convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and may his legacy live on.

Rosian Zerner

Joy Rich

March 18, 2009

I never met Rubin Wagner, but reading his obituary brought tears to my eyes as I learned of the goodness of this man. May his legacy continue.

Nora McLellan

March 15, 2009

Giving you all my love and support as a friend (from Canada) of Ann Mantel and of course Micheal Mantel. I know you have many happy memories and I wish the entire family well at this time.

Susan Shulman

March 10, 2009

To the family and friends of Rubin Wagner: Even though I did not know Mr. Wagner I was profoundly moved by his obituary. Although the world has lost a "mensch" may you find comfort in the knowledge that Ruby's memory will live on in the hearts and minds of those who never knew him as well as those near and dear to him. If only we could all have had a Ruby Wagner in our lives.

Murielle Melloul

March 9, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Simone Eshaghian

March 8, 2009

I was very saddened to hear the passing of your dear beloved father.
Ruby was part of my stay in America and I will always remember him as a wonderful friend of ours.
All my condoleances to the entire family.
Love,
Simone Eshaghian

J. Stephen Catlett

March 8, 2009

My sincere condolences are extended to the Wagner family. I did not know Mr. Wagner, but I happened upon the wonderful photo of him in the Times this morning -- in a section I do not normally read --and was captivated by his face, as well as the most beautiful and heartfelt tribute written about his life and family. Having had to write two family obituaries myself already, I just wanted let the author of this piece know what a beautiful experience it was for me, and I am sure many others as well, to be able to experience, through your writing, the true humanity of Mr. Wagner. I am sure the family is sad at his passing, but what a wonderful life he, and his wife, lived. I have to believe, in fact I feel certain, that this loving tribute captured Mr. Rubin Wagner whole, for when an obituary can move one almost to tears and then suddenly bring a hearty joyful laugh ("any food that starts with the letter 'a' ... ") you know that the essence of this most singular man was captured. Thank you so much for that. It made my day, maybe my week, and I only wish I could have met him in person.

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