In memory of Milton Mann z’l
Dear Congregants,
Below is the obituary for Milton Mann, z’l, father of our dear Cantor Yitzhak Ben-Moshe and friend to us all at Beth El. His funeral will be held today at 1PM in Jacksonville, Florida. Again, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
“HaMakom yenachem et’chem b’toch shar avay’lay Tzion ve’Yerushalayim.
May the Omnipresent comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.”
In Memory of Milton Bernard Mann
February 23, 1931 – April 25, 2016
Dr. Milton B. Mann, age 85, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina in 1931 to Israel and Ruth Mann. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Clara; his loving children, Yitzhak Ben-Moshe and Irene (John) LeJeune; his grandchildren, Ilan and Eden Ben-Moshe; future daughter-in-law, Shereen Canady; his devoted sister, Shirley Goldman, as well as many nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Milton.
He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina Medical School and practiced Psychiatry in Jacksonville for 33 years at Baptist Medical Center and the Veterans Administration, and was loved by the many patients he helped over the years. He was a life member of the Duval County Medical Society, the Jacksonville Jewish Center where he served on the board for many years, as well as a long-time volunteer medical advisor to the Jewish Family and Community Services, and a proud member of the American Legion. Milton had a wonderful sense of humor and vibrant personality, and he made friends wherever he went. He was passionate about his family, his work, travel, history, archaeology, and the State of Israel.
A graveside funeral service will take place on Thursday, April 28th at the New Center Cemetery (Evergreen Cemetery) at one o’clock in the afternoon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Stronger Than Stigma or the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America.