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Deceased
Name: David Averbook FL United
States AVERBOOK
DAVID. On behalf of the Board of Directors, FOUNDERS, Administration,
Volunteers, Auxilians and Staff of the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the
Aged, we extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of a great
supporter, David Averbook. Through the Joseph & Anna Averbook Foundation,
David Averbook was a FOUNDER of the Home, along with his beloved wife, Mae.
The Home has been fortunate to have Mr. & Mrs. Averbook's dedicated
support for many years. May the memory of David Averbook continue to be a
presence and influence in the lives of all who knew, respected and loved him.
Signed: Irving Cypen, Chairman of the Board and Honorary President; Harold
Beck, President and Chief Executive Officer; Wayne A. Cypen, FOUNDERS
President; Dr. Daniel T. Brady, Chief Operating Officer MJHHA and Executive
Director DGCMHC; Lourdes A. Boue, Chief Financial Officer; Jack C. Rutenberg,
Executive Director; and Norma A. Orovitz, Director of Development. To visit
this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries.
Miami
Herald, The (FL) ----------------------------- Deceased
Name: David Raphael Averbook FL United
States AVERBOOK
DAVID RAPHAEL, 92, from North Miami, Florida died June 9, 2003 after
complications from a stroke. Originally from Duluth, Minnesota. David is survived
by his loving wife of 66 years Mae Usem Averbook, his 94 year old sister,
Anita Ravage of New York City and his 3 devoted sons Daniel ( Ellen ) from
Miami Beach, Arthur of Hollywood, Charles ( Debbie ) Averbook from Boca Raton
& Roz Sherman Averbook from North Miami Beach. He was adored by his 7
beautiful grandchildren, Sara, Margo (Yechiel), Amy, Rebecca, Joseph,
Jennifer & Michael Averbook. David spent the majority of his career in
Austin, Minnesota where he was an inspirational community leader & was
the President of many organizations including the Rotary Club, Toastmaster
Club, Civic Music Association, PTA, Board of Realtors, Jewish Welfare Fund ,
and Parks & Recreation Association. He also was on the Board of Directors
of the Austin Country Club, the Planning Commission, YMCA, Boy Scouts, &
the Minnesota Hotel Association. David had a variety of different businesses
including the Averbooks Department store, Averbook Realty, Austin Hotel, the
Alcove restaurant but his favorite was Raphael's Stained Glass, a business he
started after retiring at 60 & moving to Florida. The business in Miami
Shores on Biscayne Blvd grew to become the largest stained glass studio in
Miami for almost 20 years, when he finally retired again at 80. David still
has his stained glass creations all over Miami & the Caribbean in
synagogues, churches, cruise ships, hospitals, hotels & private
residences. David was gifted with a photographic memory which he inherited
from his father Joseph M. Averbook, who lived to be 96 and an incredible gift
of musical ability he inherited from his mother Anna Averbook, who lived to
105. David didn't read music but he could enthusiastically play anything by
ear on the piano & organ. He also was an accomplished artist &
sculptor and an expert handyman--he could fix practically anything. In his
earlier adult life, he enjoyed bowling, golf & was the intramural ping
pong champ at the University of Minnesota. He was a wordsmith & could
solve the toughest anagrams. At 85 he quickly learned the computer &
became the resident graphic artist at Bayview Towers where hehad been living
the last 28 years with Mae in North Miami. David's keen sense of humor,
music, charity and good deeds impressed everyone. Memorial services will be
conducted at 12 Noon, June 11, at Eternal Light Funeral Chapel at 17250 West
Dixie Highway in North Miami Beach. Internment to follow at Mt. Nebo, 1:30PM
in Miami. In lieu of flowers, memorials & donations may be made to the
Greater Miami Jewish Federation. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries. Miami Herald, The (FL) Deceased
Name: Averbook , David Raphael Averbook,
David Raphael, 92, of North Miami, FL died June 9, 2003 after complications
from a stroke. Originally from Duluth, Minnesota, David is survived by his
loving wife of 66 years, Mae, his 94 year old sister, Anita Ravage of New
York City and his 3 devoted sons Daniel (Ellen) of Miami Beach, Arthur of
Hollywood, Chas (Debbie) Averbook of Boca Raton & Roz Sherman Averbook of
North Miami Beach. He was adored by his 7 grandchildren; Sara, Margo
(Yechiel), Amy, Rebecca, Joseph, Jennifer & Michael Averbook. David spent
the majority of his career in Austin, MN where he was an inspirational community
leader in many civic organizations. At different times, he and Mae owned a
clothing store, hotel, restaurant and real estate brokerage business. He was
also an accomplished artist and sculptor, and after retiring to Florida at
age 64, he combined his artistic skills with his business acumen to open
Raphael's Stained Glass Studio in Miami Shores. That "retirement
business" grew to become the largest stained glass studio in Miami until
when he finally retired again at age 80. David's stained glass creations are located
all over Miami & South America in synagogues, churches, cruise ships,
hospitals, hotels and private residences. David could play any song by ear on
the piano and organ, and he entertained and delighted family gatherings as
well as area nursing homes. Memorial Services will be conducted at 12 Noon,
June 11, at Eternal Light Funeral Chapel at 17250 West Dixie Highway in North
Miami Beach. Internment to follow at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Miami. South
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