Raymond Hirsch

Raymond Hirsch, 90, died Saturday, September 18, 2004 at Semper Care in Candler Hospital. He was born and raised in Savannah; son of the late Sam and Annie Hirsch. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Rose Roseman Hirsch and a sister Dora H. Rosenberg. Raymond and Rose were married in 1939 and later opened up Ray's Super Value Market on MLK Blvd. He went into the US Army and in 1944 he went to war and served in the 42nd Rainbow Division. He was stationed in France and Germany; while in Germany he was in charge of the kitchen and helped as many Jewish families as he could. Raymond received a Bronze Star while serving during World War II. He paid rent on his grocery store while he was gone and opened the store back up when he returned home. He and his wife Rose ran the store until he retired in 1980. His hobby was cooking and he did volunteer work for the Kibbitzer's Club at the JEA where he cooked many meals. He was a member of Congregation B'nai Br ith Jacob, the 42nd Rainbow Division, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Jewish War Veterans, Chevra Kadisha, Brotherhood of Congregation B'nai Brith Jacob, the JEA where he served on the Board, and he served on the Council of Chatham County. Survivors: two daughters and sons-in-law, Riette H. and Dennie Bradley of Savannah, Arlene H. and Andrew Sampson of Atlanta; a son and daughter -in -law, Dr. Steven and Pat Hirsch of Wilmington, NC; five grandchildren, Dr. Paul and Mindy Bradley, Mark and Amy Bradley, Karen Bradley all of Savannah, Traci Sampson and Craig Sampson both of Atlanta; five great grandchildren, Adam, Brooke, Amanda, Caroline and Andrew Bradley all of Savannah; three brothers, Julian Hirsch of Memphis, TN, Dave and Harold Hirsch both of Savannah; three sisters, Sonia H. Diamond of Savannah, Irene H. Baker of Charleston, SC, Bess H. Freeman of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service were held 11:30 a.m. Sunday in Bonaventure Cemetery with Rabbi Avigd or Slatus officiating. The family will be sitting Shiva at 230 East 55th Street. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation B'nai Brith Jacob, 5444 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31405. Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home 7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr Savannah, GA 31406 (912)-927-1999 Savannah Morning News, September 21, 2004 Please sign our Obituary Guestbook at www.savannahnow.com