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MORTON PECHTER Morton Pechter of New York City and Juno Beach, Florida passed away on December 8, 2004. Mr. Pechter was the loving husband of Katherine Machis Pechter. He was the loving son of the late Tillie and Harry Pechter, cherished father of Steven Pechter, the late Susan Pechter, and Barbara and John Lichtman. He was the adoring grandfather of Maggie & Jason Lichtman, Colby and David Sirowich, and John Daniel Lichtman, and the proud great-grandfather of Julia Lichtman and Jacob Lichtman. He was the devoted brother of Katie and Karl Pechter, Adeline and Theodore Adler, and Herbert and the late Ann Charles. Mr. Pechter was a graduate of Ohio State University and proudly served in the 66th Division of the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Pechter served as President of Pechter Baking Company and President of Harrison Baking Company for many years, making “Petchers” a household name that all New Yorkers loved and respected. He acted as a major figure in the baking industry serving as the National Affairs Chairman for the Independent Bakers Association (IBA), and Chairman of the Baking Scholarship Fund. Mr. Pechter was active in the restaurant business and was an early developer of Juno Beach, Florida. He served as a past member of the Board of Westchester Reform Temple, a Member of the Scarsdale and Westchester Republican Parties, Chairman of the Westchester County Committee to elect Nelson Rockefeller for President, and a member of the Harrison, New York Volunteer Fire Department. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 12th at 11:30AM at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1076 Madison Avenue (81st Street). Family will be receiving friends Sunday evening, December 12th, and Monday, December 13th in their New York home. A Memorial Service will be Sunday, December 19th at 11:00AM at The City Club of the Palm Beaches, Golden Bear Plaza, 11780 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Florida. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Beth Israel Hospital Oncology Nutrition Fund, 10 Union Square East, Suite 4C, New York, New York 10013 or the charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Morton Pechter
Moises Marinez
November 3, 2023
Was a gentleman and a humble man my best year l worked for him my condolences to my good friend Steve
Ira Silvet
June 18, 2023
He was a friend of mine
Ira Silver, att´y Miami
Endre Papp
December 13, 2004
To Steve my dear friend, the son of Morty and to the Pechter Family:
Please allow me to express my sincere condolences to all of you at these difficult times.
Sondra Lichtman Cohen
December 10, 2004
To the Pechter Family:
My family and I wish to express our sincerest condolences to you all on the passing of Morty. I am the granddaughter of Sadie & Isidore Lichtman, and the daughter of Abe Lichtman. My mother Anne and brother Philip join me in expressing our sad feelings on your profound loss.
I remember with great nostalgia all the times I spent as a small child visiting the Pechter's baking facilities on 173rd Street, near Washington Avenue,in the Bronx.
I will be married 49 years in January and Morton and many of the Pechter family were at my wedding. My late dad, Abie, was always in touch with both Karl and Morton and my good memories throughout my life of the Pechter family, including Davie and Tilly and my adored Anita help to ease the sad feelings of this loss.
My entire family sends love at this
time of sadness.
Sondra Lichtman Cohen
Sharry Kimmel
December 10, 2004
My beloved Uncle Morty,
I will miss you. I am thankful for the many happy memories we shared together. You will always be in my heart and a dear part of my family.
With Love,
Sharry
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