Mr. Yehuda Backer, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and a supporter of many Jewish causes, passed away Thursday morning, Achron shel Pesach, 5780.
Yehuda Backer, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and a supporter of many Jewish causes, passed away early Thursday morning, Achron shel Pesach, 5780.
He was 67 years old.
Mr. Backer used his success in business to support many worthy general Jewish and Chabad causes, including Hatzalah of Crown Heights.
He is survived by his wife Ruthe Backer and by his children Shmulie – Miami Beach; Shimmy – Crown Heights; and grandchildren.
He is also survived by his siblings Mrs. Sarah Fischman – Lawrence; Mrs. Riva Denburg -Miami Beach; Mrs. Kayla Kendall – Montreal; and Mrs. Rochel Chazanow – Los Angeles.
The levaya will take place tomorrow, Friday, passing by 770 at 12:30 pm.
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes.
Nichum Avelim
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