Obituary for Murray Brownstein
Murray Brownstein (Moey) passed away peacefully in the Alaris Health facility in Cedar Grove, NJ on April 13, 2020. Murray contracted the Covid 19 virus and joined his wife Sylvia, who passed away two days earlier, April 11th, also stricken by the Covid 19 virus.
Murray was born July 27, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY. He was one of four children and the only son of Anna and Morris Brownstein. He had three sisters, the late Hilda (Honey) Hoffman, Pearl Bromberg and Zelda Norotsky. He had a very special bond with his sisters spending many holidays in the early years and then later in Florida. They had many wonderful times together. He also had many nieces and nephews that he adored.
Surviving Murray are his two children Mitchell Brownstein and wife Mary, Elaine Calcagno and husband Albert. Murray is survived by two beautiful grandchildren Joshua Vath and Holly Calcagno who he adored and loved so much. When he spoke of them he had the most unbelievable smile. His beloved grandchildren brought great joy to their “Poppa”. Murray was also blessed with four great grandchildren, Kole Fox, Jude, Jase and Jolie Vath.
Murray and his late wife Sylvia were married for 74 years. They spent the latter part of their lives in West Palm Beach, Florida enjoying the warm weather which Murray loved so much. They were very happy and made many friends there.
Murray was a World War ll Veteran and spent all four years on a US Navy Mindsweeper. He enlisted in the navy as soon as he turned 18 years old. Murray loved his country and was so proud of his service in the military. During his time in the military he wrote many love letters to his wife Sylvia and not too long after coming home from war he married the love of his life, Sylvia Gentile.
Murray loved the sea and owned several boats. His happiest days were aboard the “My Elaine” named lovingly after his daughter. He also loved excitement and spent many weekends in the casinos in Atlantic City and aboard casino ships in Florida with his friends and family. Murray definitely loved life.
Murray was a very successful owner of a trimming company, Mitchell Trimmings, on 36th Street in NYC for many years. Later in life he turned the business over to his son Mitchell, who kept the business going for many years after. Murray was very proud of both his children and grandchildren.
Arrangements are by the Caggiano Memorial Home in Montclair, NJ. The services will be private. A mass and celebration of his life will be at a later date.
Murray had a love of all animals. Donations can be made in his memory to the ASPCA or Best Friends Animal Rescue organizations.
Murray was born July 27, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY. He was one of four children and the only son of Anna and Morris Brownstein. He had three sisters, the late Hilda (Honey) Hoffman, Pearl Bromberg and Zelda Norotsky. He had a very special bond with his sisters spending many holidays in the early years and then later in Florida. They had many wonderful times together. He also had many nieces and nephews that he adored.
Surviving Murray are his two children Mitchell Brownstein and wife Mary, Elaine Calcagno and husband Albert. Murray is survived by two beautiful grandchildren Joshua Vath and Holly Calcagno who he adored and loved so much. When he spoke of them he had the most unbelievable smile. His beloved grandchildren brought great joy to their “Poppa”. Murray was also blessed with four great grandchildren, Kole Fox, Jude, Jase and Jolie Vath.
Murray and his late wife Sylvia were married for 74 years. They spent the latter part of their lives in West Palm Beach, Florida enjoying the warm weather which Murray loved so much. They were very happy and made many friends there.
Murray was a World War ll Veteran and spent all four years on a US Navy Mindsweeper. He enlisted in the navy as soon as he turned 18 years old. Murray loved his country and was so proud of his service in the military. During his time in the military he wrote many love letters to his wife Sylvia and not too long after coming home from war he married the love of his life, Sylvia Gentile.
Murray loved the sea and owned several boats. His happiest days were aboard the “My Elaine” named lovingly after his daughter. He also loved excitement and spent many weekends in the casinos in Atlantic City and aboard casino ships in Florida with his friends and family. Murray definitely loved life.
Murray was a very successful owner of a trimming company, Mitchell Trimmings, on 36th Street in NYC for many years. Later in life he turned the business over to his son Mitchell, who kept the business going for many years after. Murray was very proud of both his children and grandchildren.
Arrangements are by the Caggiano Memorial Home in Montclair, NJ. The services will be private. A mass and celebration of his life will be at a later date.
Murray had a love of all animals. Donations can be made in his memory to the ASPCA or Best Friends Animal Rescue organizations.