Jan. 11, 2009

Abraham Bishop, 92, of Tamarac, Fla., passed away Sunday.

Born in Weissport on June 21, 1916, he was the son of the late David and Rose Bishop.

Abraham was a graduate of Lehighton High School, Lehighton, Class of 1933.

He moved to Hazleton, where he was in the auto wrecking and used car business, then later worked in the garment industry.

Abraham served in the Army during World War II with the 331st Infantry Regiment of the 83rd Division of Ohio. He participated in five battle campaigns and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star. He retired from the Army Reserves where he attained the rank of major.

Upon retirement in 1980 as a plant manager in the garment industry, he moved to Tamarac, Fla. Here he enjoyed many years of playing golf, cards, bowling and spending time with his family and friends.

Abraham was an active member of Congregation Migdal David Synagogue.

In addition to his parents, Abraham was preceded in death by sisters, Bertha Saidman and Grace Klemow.

Surviving are his loving wife of 67 years, Beulah Bishop; children, Richard S. Bishop and his wife, Faye, Scranton; Janis K. Block and her husband, Barry, Aventura, Fla.; and Rosanne B. Namm and her husband, Michael, Aventura, Fla.; grandchildren, David, Stefanie and Craig; great-grandchildren, Fiona Rose Bishop, Celia Traub and Charlotte Traub; and a sister, Esther Goodman, Boca Raton, Fla.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at Star of David Cemetery, 7701 Bailey Road, North Lauderdale, Fla.

Shivah will resume Sunday and Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at 7 Pen Y Bryn, Scranton.

Donations in memory of Abraham can be made to Lighthouse for the Blind at www.LHOB.org.