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Stephen Abrams Obituary
ABRAMS STEPHEN N. ABRAMS On Sunday, August 1, 2010, the Honorable STEPHEN N. ABRAMS, of Potomac, MD, beloved husband of Judy Goldscheider Abrams, cherished father of daughters Elisia Abrams of New York and Jennifer Stier of Brooklyn, devoted father-in-law of David Stier and adored grandfather of Sidney Stier. Along with his long career with the federal government which included service as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Agriculture under President George H. W. Bush, Mr. Abrams, an attorney and businessman, served five terms on the Rockville City Council and three terms on the Montgomery County Board of Education. Services will be held at Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac, MD on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 12 noon, with interment at Judean Memorial Gardens, Olney, MD. Shiva will be observed at the Abrams home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hadassah (for Cancer Research), 6101 Executive Boulevard, Suite 130, Rockville, MD, 20852 or to the Mid-Atlantic Alumni Endowed Scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania, Undergraduate Financial Aid Development, 3451 Walnut Street, Franklin Building Room 633, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Arrangements entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001 (endorsed by the Rabbinical Council of Greater Washington).
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Abrams
August 16, 2010
Dear Judy , we were so very sorry to learn of your loss. Although we haven't been in touch recently, we think of your family often and did not know of this tragic loss until we saw it in the Baltimore Jewish Times. Hoping to see you for good things in the future. Susan and Henry Holzman
James Koutsos
August 9, 2010
Dear Mrs. Abrams and the entire Abrams family,
The Clarksburg High School community is deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend, Mr. Stephen Abrams. Mr. Abrams was always an avid supporter of Clarksburg High School, and we were honored to host him at our inaugural commencement exercises in 2008. We will all remember him fondly for proudly wearing his Clarksburg hat as he traveled through MCPS.
Personally, I feel very fortunate to have known and worked with Mr. Abrams throughout my tenure with MCPS. He always encouraged me to perform at my highest level. It was comforting to know that he was advocating for our school and our entire school system.
Our thoughts are, and will remain, with you during this very difficult time.
James P. Koutsos
Principal
Clarksburg High School
August 5, 2010
Judy and the girls, the Nichols family was very sad to hear of the passing of Steve. He was a wonderful neighbor, community member and great person. The world is a better place for him having been here. Our thoughts are with you all.
Laura Nichols, Kimblewick Rd.
August 3, 2010
Judy, Elisha, and Jennifer. My love and thoughts are with you all as I remember the involved, caring, and civic minded family that certainly was a part of my life for so long as a teacher. I am so sorry for your loss....Debbi Trester
Gwynne (Oonie) Lynch
August 3, 2010
Getting to know and work with Steve was one of the great joys of my job at Penn. I am so sad to hear of his passing and wish I had the opportunity to reiterate to him how much I enjoyed our interactions. My condolences to the Abrams family and the many others who grieve his passing.
August 3, 2010
Judy,
It is such a small world, and I don't know if you remember me, but I was speaking with my cousin, Edythe Runnett, when she found out about Stephen. I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss.
Beth Jacobson Shavitz
August 3, 2010
It was always a challenging moment whenever I found myself lobby Mr. Abrams during my time in PTA. I knew I always had to bring my A-Game. I am very sorry for the loss and hurt your family is dealing with. May your always remember that his was a life well lived and a live well loved.
Sincerely,
Linda Rigsby
Maria Peña-Faustino
August 3, 2010
Judy and Girls,May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.I am very sorry.
Maria Peña-Faustino
Augustus and Elizabeth Alzona
August 3, 2010
As longtime taxpayers and the parents of children who graduated from the local county public school system, we will be forever grateful for his distinguished record of public service to the people of Montgomery County, Maryland. We will miss you Steve.
Our condolences to his family and friends and may his soul rest in eternal peace.
August 2, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I recall what an extremely nice person Steve was how he was always willing to help others. Esther Greene
August 2, 2010
We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Steve Abrams. We appreciate his friendship,support and service to our community.
Sam and Patti Goldberg
August 2, 2010
As a resident of the county and a school system employee, I always felt Mr. Abrams looked out for the best interests of the students and the taxpayers. The school board benefited from his analytical and practical approach to providing the best education possible within the available resources. G-d bless him and give strength to his family.
Bob Clark
August 2, 2010
I am sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I enjoyed knowing him for many years through his political activies in Montgomery County. We will miss him!
Coleen Itri
August 2, 2010
My condolences to the family.
Terrance Treschuk
August 2, 2010
Our Deepest Sympathy on the loss of Steve.
Ryan Haber
August 2, 2010
My mother and his wife were friends, and he did a great service to our family and to many in Montgomery County. He showed great concern for the poor and the overlooked. God rest him well.
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