Daniel D. Gross' Obituary
GROSSDavid Daniel “Danny” passed away peacefully at the age of 103 years old on September 18, 2012. Born in Gleden, Bessarabia, on July 1, 1909, Danny arrived at Ellis Island with his family on January 22, 1922. In 1939, Danny married his one true love, Rachel, and the two enjoyed a 56 year long honeymoon until her death in 1994. Together they lived in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, moving to Florida in 1961. At 82 years old Danny retired from business and worked as a volunteer at Aventura Hospital for over a decade. At 91 years of age Danny was selected the hospital’s Volunteer of the Year. Survived by his daughter Joan (David) Kobrin, Danny was an adoring Pop-Pop to Samantha and Zachary (Leanna), and his great-grandson, Miles Reid Kobrin.The family would like to thank his devoted caretakers from the Palace at Home, especially Lila, Monica and our angel Emma.Shiva will be observed at the home of Joan and David Kobrin, Thursday, Saturday evening and Sunday.In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Danny’s name to the Children’s Bereavement Center or Bet Shira Congregation.Services will be held TODAY, Thursday, September 20, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at Bet Shira Congregation, with interment at Lakeside Cemetery. BLASBERG-RUBIN-ZILBERT(305) 538-6371
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