We regret to inform you of the passing of Herman Katz Z”L, a Holocaust Survivor and longtime Lakewood resident. He was 96.
Herman moved to Lakewood approximately 65 years ago, and resided on Cross Street.
He is survived by his sister Ruth, 99, his daughter Mrs. Deborah Flancbaum, two grandchildren – Justin and Jared, and six great-grandchildren.
The Levaya will be taking place at 3:00 PM at the 7th Street Chapel.
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes.
BD’E.
I can just hear him saying “HEY litvak! come over here and shake my hand like a man”.
BDE I have many fond memories growing up in Lakewood with Mr Katz. He always had a smile on his face and boundless energy. He will surely be missed by many.
The fondest memory that I have of Herman Katz Z”L is the way that he made every person feel like they were his closest friend, it didn’t matter how old they were or what their background was.
He was a pure soul and will be missed by all.
A sweet beautiful neshama. BDE
BDE
What a special warm hearted person he was.
WHAT a loss to the Lakewood community of such a special person
May his neshama have an aliya
Bde do they need someone to say kaddish for him ?
i have fond memorys. anyone who made eye contact was greeted with “hey litvak!” and a big smile
A wonderful, friendly person. Was such a devoted husband. Although he suffered at the hands of the Nazis yms”h, his family and achievements were a true victory!
TATALA WAS A GREAT MAN. ALWAYS RUNNING AFTER PEOPLE TO GIVE THEM TZEDAKA. A STAUNCH SUPPORTER OF BAIS KAILA.HE WOULD CALL US BEFORE WE HAD A CHANCE TO CALL HIM BEFORE A DINNER . WE ALL LOVED HIM,.SUCH A MENTCH. AT THE ENTRANCE TO BAIS KAILA THERE IS A ROAD CALLED SARAH’S PATH WHICH HE DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF HIS WIFE A”H.. WE WILL MISS HIM
A real mensh. We will miss him in A Country Place Senior Community were he lived for many years till the end.BDH
On the way home from the Levaya. What a Zaddik. May his Neshomoh have a sweet Gan Eden.
An old time Lakewood person!
Anyone who grew up here would understand the hidden gem this man was!
His love for another yid was beautiful!
What a special person he always greeted everyone with a smile. Yehi Zichro Baruch!
I didn’t even know him but couldn’t help but notice his vibrant upbeat personality wherever I would bump I to him.
Feisty fellow, always a great line to say
We we will miss hay Litvak
Fond memories of seeing him at Sons of Israel for Mincha/maariv. Always a big smile and energetic handshake. Must’ve impacted thousands over his long life.
May his memory be a blessing.