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PHILIP GROSSMAN -- OBITUARY

 
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. - Philip Grossman, 93, formerly of Bangor, passed away June 11, 2006, surrounded by his family, at home. He was the beloved husband of Janette 'Jimi' Grossman, to whom he was married for 64 years. Phil was born April 21, 1913, in New Haven, Conn. and graduated from Brewer High School and Husson Business School where he played three sports. He was the owner of Philip's Variety Store in Bangor during which time he sponsored a Little League baseball team. In 1952, he opened Grossman Hardware & Locksmith until his retirement in 1981. He was an avid golfer belonging to both the Lucerne and Penobscot Valley County Clubs, a Red Sox enthusiast, bridge player, community theater participant, member of both Beth Israel and Beth Abraham Synagogues and the Jewish Community Council. He is survived by his loving daughter, Priscilla Williams of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of Bangor; as well as his beloved grandchildren, Daniel Williams and Emily Cain of Orono, Kenneth and Michelle Williams of Wellington, Fla., Eric Williams and his fianc?e, Shantell Morris, of Center Valley, Pa.; and his adored great-granddaughters, Sydney Alexa and Olivia Jordan Williams of Wellington, Fla.; by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Jimi; son, Kenneth; as well as his brothers, Milton and William Grossman; and his sister, Ruth Mirkin. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Jewish Funeral Chapel, 118 Center St, Bangor, with Rabbi David Cantor officiating. Interment will be in Beth Israel Cemetery, Bangor. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Kenneth David Grossman Memorial Scholarship Fund, care of Bangor School Department, 73 Harlow St., Bangor, ME 04401. A service of Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor
Thank you to Michael Rolnick Beth Abrahm Cherva Kaddisha for the information
Links to People:
    :  Philip   Grossman   Emily   Willaims Cain  ; Janette 'Jimi'   Grossman  ; Ruth   Williams Mirkin  ; Priscilla   Grossman Williams  ; Daniel   Williams  ; Michelle   Williams  ; Eric   Williams  ; Kenneth   Williams  ; Milton   Williams  ; William   Williams  ;

Related organizations:
 Brewer High School;   Husson Business School;   Philip's Variety Store;   Grossman Hardward and Locksmith;   Lucerne Country Club;   Penobscot Valley Country Club;   Beth Israel ;   Cong Beth Abraham;   Jewish Community Council ;
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