WALTER KAHN Obituary

KAHN--Walter. Born August 27, 1917 in Cologne, Germany, passed away January 18th at home in Forest Hills, surrounded by family. Loving father to Sandy and Nathan, Robin and Simon, Vivian and Gerry; grandfather and great-grandfather, husband of 63 years to his dedicated and beloved wife Grace. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 19th at the Queens Jewish Center, of which the Kahn family were founders and leaders, followed by burial in Israel. May the memory of the righteous be a blessing.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 20, 2016.

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February 17, 2016

Dear Grace,
You and Walter have been in my thoughts and prayers.
There are happy memories...the Kahn family occasions...reunions, weddings, bar mitzvahs and, of course, the summers at Grossingers come to mind.
My family and I send our deep sympathy to you and your family.
Love, Roz, Brian & David Gitt & family (Kat, Ilsa and George)

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