Reb Avi Grodsky A”H, a 45-year-old Lubavitcher chossid, passed away suddenly while undergoing a routine procedure. He leaves behind 5 young children ages 17 to 5. It’s up to us to make sure that his family’s needs are met.
Reb Avi Grodsky A”H, a 45-year-old father of 5 was niftar suddenly while undergoing a routine procedure.
He was an amazing person, who always had a huge smile on his face. His genuine warmth and engaging personality allowed him to connect deeply with everyone around him.
The Grodsky Family moved to the Westgate community in Lakewood from Pittsburgh a few years ago. Avi and his wife, both Balei Teshuva and wonderful people, worked hard to support and care for their 5 children ages 17 to 5: A 17-year-old daughter, 15-year-old son, 14-year-old daughter, 10-year-old son and 5-year-old son.
As a teenager in Ukraine, Avi became frum under the guidance of Donetsk Shliach, Rabbi Pinchos Vishedsky. Upon his arrival in the States, Avi settled in Lakewood NJ where he worked as manager of the local Kosher Experience. After his marriage, Avi moved to Staten Island for a few years. Avi lived his life as a proud Chabad Chassid.
Upon moving back to Lakewood, he davened at the Lutzk shul, attending Shabbos and weekday minyanim and learning in the night Kollel each evening. He had a daily morning Seder with his Chavrusa Rabbi Moskowitz. A brilliant fellow, Avi worked as a technician for “Carrier Air Conditioning” while his wife Naomi is a beloved Morah in Westgate.
Although he was hard-working it was always a struggle to make ends meet. Their personal challenges notwithstanding, both Avi and his wife regularly gave up their time and volunteered for local chessed projects whenever possible. Although the Grodsky’s only recently returned to Lakewood, dozens of people traveled to Staten Island for the Levaya. This highlights his remarkable character and his incredible ability to connect with others.
Avi was extremely well-liked by all those who knew him. Avi loved and cared for his family and did everything to support them bederech kavod. Albeit he had basic life insurance through his employer, the benefits are nowhere near enough to cover the funds needed for this family to go on. The least we can do is stand by his wife Naomi and their children to help ensure they have a brighter future. Please consider donating a higher sum over a longer period of time to ensure the family has their needs met in the long term.
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