Mr. Avraham Leib Gralnik of Torrance, CA passed away on Friday night, Sivan 5, 5775.
He was 82.
Mr. Gralnik was a long-time member of Chabad of South Bay, and served as the Shul’s Shamash.
He is survived by his wife, Yehudis Gralnik, and their children, David Gralnik – S. Clemente, CA, Richard Gralnik – North Hollywood, CA, Shoshana Nassy – Los Angeles, CA, Ron Gralnik – Redondo Beach, CA, Devorah Hayman – Monsey, NY, Reuven Gralnik – Johannesburg, South Africa, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his sister, Lois Hickman – Harbor City, CA.
The Levaya & Kevurah will take place TODAY:
Tuesday, Sivan 8/May 26, 4:00 pm
Mount Olive Cemetery 7231 E Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040
All of the family will be sitting shiva at their parents’ residence, 24219 Huber Avenue in Torrance, for the entire shiva except for the following listed below.
Torrance davening times:
Shacharis: 7:15 am
Mincha: 7:15 pm
Ma’ariv: b’zmano
Richard Gralnik will sit shiva at his home, 12648 Califa St., North Hollywood, from 3pm Thursday, May 28 until after ma’ariv Sunday night, May 31.
North Hollywood davening times:
Shacharis: 7:00 am
Mincha: 7:30 pm
Ma’ariv: b’zmano
Shoshana Nassy will sit shiva at her home, 640 N. Poinsettia Place, Los Angeles, from noon-3pm on Friday, May 29 until 9pm on Sunday night, May 31.
Email for nichum aveilim: [email protected], Phone: (310) 539-9485
Baruch Dayan Haemes.
What a fine, kind man. He was devoted to his wife, his ka”h children and grandchildren, both far-flung and nearby. He loved to learn. He always had a mischievous twinkle in his eye, and will be missed by all who knew him. Ellen Schabes
The world has become a little sadder since his passing.
Paul Blumstein
Avraham was my teacher and dear friend. He learned Torah and he taught Torah. He was a passionate patriot who served our country with pride in a Navy AWACS plane during the Cold War and was very proud of and nostalgic for the time that he spent in the military. There are no coincidences in life and Hashem took him from us at an auspicious time …. the eve of Memorial Day, when we honor our courageous veterans and also on the eve of Shavuos, the festival commemorating the giving of our Torah. We will always remember your Yahrseit. I… Read more »
May the whole family be comforted! Mr. Gralnik was a very special person and he will be missed very much. May his wife and children and grandchildren all be blessed with with revealed good forever and may the whole family soon be reunited with Moshiach!
Just remember Mr. Granlik being very hospitable,friendly and learned he was learning all the time stood out in my mind.
May Hashem comfort his family and only happy occasions with long life
He was always there for the community and the Shul!
He made the coffee …put out the cake …you name it, he was there !
BBQ’S etc… he was totally dedicated to Yiddishkeit in the S Bay ! A serious yid and great chassid.
He will be missed.
Rabbi Yisroel and Chanie Hecht
May the whole family be comforted! Mr. Gralnik was a very special person and he will be missed very much. May his wife and children and grandchildren all be blessed with with revealed good forever and may the whole family soon be reunited with Moshiach!
Wishes of comfort and support at this time. He was no doubt a special neshama and has left behind a great legacy.
I remember a conversation with him years ago and what stood out was his optimism and fearlessness.
BDE, so sorry for your loss.
RDW
So sad! What a nice man! He was a truly happy person and will surely be missed!
Mr Gralnik always had a smile on his face, a true Chosid and Mesiras Nefsh for Yidishkiet, he will be sorely missed.