Gerhard “Gary” Danziger in San Francisco on March 6, 2006 at the age of 82 years. Dearly beloved husband of 56 years to Rita Danziger; devoted father of Dennis and his wife Deborah Danziger and Deborah and her husband David McCabe; adored “Opa” of Rebecca and Jaclyn McCabe; brother of the late Wolfgang Danziger and brother-in-law of Irene Danziger. Also survived by his niece, nephew and cousins. Born in Berlin, Germany, in 1923, he was a resident of Shanghai, China, prior to his residence in San Francisco in 1947. A congregant and former Men’s Club President at Congregation B’nai Emunah in San Francisco. He was a loyal friend to many. Gravesite services were held at Salem Memorial Park, 1171 El Camino Real in Colma. In lieu of flowers, donations to Pathways Hospice, 395 Oyster Point Blvd., #128, South SF, CA 94080 or to Cong. B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., SF, CA 94116 are preferred.
William “Billy” Velprin, 90, born Jan. 14, 1916 in San Francisco, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. Billy was a past staff Commodore of the Del Rey Yacht Club, member of the Brentwood Country Club, member of the Creative Arts Temple, Member of the Argonaut Masonic Lodge F & AM, and the Islam Shrine AAONMS. Billy accomplished much in his life, most of which included great acts of kindness. He was known for his charitable activities — both financially and through personal action. The Anti-Defamation League, the Jewish Foundation, the Jewish Home for the Aging and Cedars-Sinai are just a few of the many organizations that benefited from his involvement. Billy was a true entrepreneur, involved in business from starting the first dry-cleaners on the island of Guam, to building the first multi-story building on Ventura Boulevard, to owning the landmark restaurant Tommy’s Joynt in San Francisco. Billy was truly a man that was able and willing to try new ventures. Billy is survived by his loving wife of almost 65 years Tootsie, his son Harvey Veprin, daughters Helene (Mort) Braunstein and Susie (Mark) Katzman, 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and his sister Rowena Cooper. Billy has friends literally all over the world whose lives he has touched. He was an inspiration for all to fight for worthy causes — such as stopping all types of discrimination. Funeral services were held Friday, March 10 at Hills of Eternity Memorial Park, Colma, Calif. A memorial service was held Thursday, March 16 at the Brentwood Country Club, 590 S. Burlingame, Los Angeles. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy are requested in the form of memorials to the Anti-Defamation League, the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles or the Guardians of the Jewish Home, Los Angeles. Malinow & Silverman Mortuary Directors (800) 710-7100.
Carolyn Hirsch Silver, Feb. 23 in Forest Hills, N.Y. Born May 1, 1919 in New York. Widow of Robert Martin Silver. Mother of Janet Silver Ghent (Allen Podell) of Palo Alto and Robert Edward Silver of Queens, N.Y. Grandmother of Nicole (and John) Wickenhiser of San Diego and Randall Ghent of Prague. Great-grandmother of Lindsay and Kelsey Wickenhiser. Contributions to Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, or any hospice fund.
Maurice Elie Wahba died peacefully at home enveloped in faith and love on
Saturday, March 11. Born in 1916 in Mansoura, Egypt, he fled his beloved country in 1939 when “Mein Kampf” became a best seller in Cairo. He went from Egypt to Japan, Shanghai, India and Japan again, and in 1950, he became stateless (for 20 years) after Egypt cancelled all Jewish passports. His dream of immigrating to the United States with his family was realized in 1968. His life was filled with family and spirituality. From import-exporter, to VP of Westlake Development, to “poet laureate” of Smith Ranch in his retirement, he taught us about heart and patience and love and God. His poetry, dedicated to the love of his life, Katie, will forever endure. Maurice will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his two children, Rachel and Elliot, his grandaughter Tiffany and husband Anthony, his daughters-in-law, Judy and Karen, his grandest children Arielle, Rebecca, Avital and Benjamin and dearest friends/angels Sima and Danelle. “Life has no beginning/no end/a spark within sparks/lighting the world.” Private family services were held. Contributions in memory of Maurice may be made to the American Friends of Magen David Adom, 5535 Balboa Blvd. Suite 114, Encino, CA 91316.