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Herbert Abroms Obituary
A native of Florence, Alabama, he was the son of the late David and Evelyn Pearlman Abroms. Mr. Abroms was a graduate of the University of Georgia and a member of the Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity. He was also a veteran of the United States Army, a retired merchant and a member of the Congregation Children of Israel.
Survivors include his wife Peggy Nathan Abroms of Athens; children, Susan Abroms Rittenberg and husband Jerry of Charlotte, N.C. and Nancy Abroms Nazzaro of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren, Miles and Amanda Rittenberg and Jake Nazzaro; sister-in-law Anita Nathan Estroff and her husband Donald; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 26 at Oconee Hill Cemetery with Rabbi Ronald Gerson officiating. The family asks that flowers be omitted and donations be made to the Congregation Children of Israel, 115 Dudley Dr., Athens, GA 30606.
Pallbearers will be Miles Rittenberg, Mark Estroff, Neal Estroff, Lee Estroff, Brandon Estroff, Alex Estroff and Dr. Larry Cohen.
Online condolences may be made at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Abroms
Linda Cofer
May 11, 2010
Dear Peggy, Susan and Nancy, My girls and I are thinking of all of you. We think of all our fun times with you and your family, Herb will be missed by all who knew him. We all send love and our deepest sympathy, Linda Cofer
May 4, 2010
DEAR PEGGY,
ANN I WISH TO EXPRESS OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY IN THE LOOSE OF YOUR HUSBAN AND OUR FRIEND HERB.
IF WE CAN BE OF ANY ASSISTANCE DURING THIS TIME PLEASE CALL US AT 706-543-1743.
YOUR FRIENDS,
PAUL AND ANN BROWN
May 2, 2010
Herbie Abroms was loved by all!! My sympathy to Peggy!! Love you!! Eileen Rittenberg
May 1, 2010
I have such wonderful and fun memories of being around your dad back in our "old days". He was such a great person and will be truly missed...Lori Sams Smith (Signal Mountain, TN)
Herbert Abroms
April 29, 2010
Milton Leathers
April 29, 2010
One of our citizens who made Athens such a distinctive place has left us! Herb Abroms never met a stranger. He was interested in everyone and always knew how to draw people out of themselves. I remember that Pat McGeehan seemed to have so many Herb Abroms quotes -- there was a quote for any situation. This larger than life Athenian will be missed by so many. When a person like Herb dies, it makes you think of all the laughter and good times and the fact that there are simply no real characters coming along that can measure up, no one with Herb's particular combination of friendliness and showmanship and savvy. What a great guy! A true original!
April 27, 2010
Dear Peggy,
My heart goes out to you and the girls.
Herb was such a character and will be greatly missed by many. I remember the good times I used to have when I was buying clothes from y'all. Y'all kept me dressed in the finest!!
I also have great memories at Herbie's!
When I run into you, it always lights up my day. You are in my heart and my prayers. Love you, Kitty Cobb Carroll
SIMON ESTROFF
April 27, 2010
Peggy, I was saddened to hear of Herbie's death.He will never be replaced as his presence in all our lives, all who knew him, was immense. He was, by all appearances, the happiest man in the world. All of you were blessed to have him for his 75 years, even though I know you would have wished for more. The world is a better place because of people like Herbie, everyone's friend. I have read all the obituaries and they all knew Herbie as I did, as you could tell from their comments. That,in itself, is a fine tribute to a fine person. May he too be bound up in life eternal with his Creator as we say Shalom! Herbie!
Simon Estroff
Howard Abroms
April 27, 2010
My wife and I extend our deepest sympathy.
Your distant cousins,
Delores and Howard 'Happy' Abroms
(son of Barney Abroms, grandson of Max and Rebecca Abroms)
Donna de la Perriere
April 27, 2010
Dear Mrs. Peggy, Susan, & Nancy,
I am so terribly, terribly sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Herbie was such a genuinely great man and, oh, how he loved all of you. I feel grateful to have known him. You'll all be in my thoughts and prayers--
Donna
Phil Abroms
April 26, 2010
Was so sorry about my cousin, Herbie. He always answered all my emails and stayed in tough with his family in Florence,AL. Our thoughts and prayers to your family.
Phil and Karen Abroms
Floence,AL
April 26, 2010
God Bless you Herbie! We all loved you and "The Big Mother" Thanks for putting up with me and my drunk buddies. RIP my friend.
Janice Cantor
April 26, 2010
Dear Susan and family: We are so sad to hear about Herbie. He was a great guy and always fun to be with.
love, Janice and Dave
Corey Fleischer
April 26, 2010
To the Abroms Family. Herbie was always there for me as a brother at TEP and helped me out in many aspect of collegiate life. I am saddened with the loss to your family and know that he left with the richness of a fine family and an uncountable number of friends. I wish you my sincerest condolences.
Sincerely,
Corey Fleischer
Nu 852
University of Georgia, Class of 1981
April 26, 2010
Susan and family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you all at the passing of your
father. We only wish were closer to come out. Hugs from your Oregon friends.
Love
Judy and Steve
Vince Collier
April 26, 2010
Herbie, You will be missed. Thanks for letting Doug & I work for you the last few months you were open. It was a blessing working with you and getting to know you and Peggy and I miss the place all the time. Peggy and the girls, Herbie was one of a kind and a real legend and thank you for sharing him with us!
Michael Collins
April 26, 2010
Like many who will sign this book, I have spread the story of Herbie's far and wide in the 20 years since I left Athens, and it is universally met with "You're making that up?!". And, I always get to smile and say "No, I was there." Herbie's was a special place and time to so many of us and it could have only come from a special man. He'll be missed, but fondly remembered, which is all any of us can ask.
Peace be with you and your family.
Emily Ann Munnell
April 26, 2010
Susan - So sorry to hear about the passing of your precious Daddy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donald Fagan
April 26, 2010
Peggy and Family:
Our thoughts are with you. May you find comfort in knowing that Herbie gave everyone he touched and met a gift of laughter and unparalleled wisdom. We will always remember him.
God Bless
Don, Gail, Lauren and Elizabeth Fagan
Debbie Starnes
April 26, 2010
So sorry about your loss. Susan if you need to talk, catch me on line. I know how hard it is.
Gail Fagan
April 26, 2010
Dear Peggy, Susan and Jerry, Nancy, Anita & Donald, Miles, Amanda and Jake and all the Estroffs,
We are so sorry to hear of Herbie's passing. We will never forget his kindness, sense of humor and his love for all of his family. You are in our prayers.
Love, Gail, Lauren & Liz Fagan
EVELYN KRAUS
April 26, 2010
DEAR PEGGY AND FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE SEND OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL.LOVE, MEL AND EVELYN ABROMS KRAUS
Bernstein Funeral Home
April 26, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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