Obituary of Philip Averbach

On October 16, 2011. Predeceased by his brother, Ben Averbach; granddaughter, Robyn Best. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Irene; children, Sally (Ken) Cleveland of Denver, CO, Marsha (John) Best, David Averbach of Las Vegas, NV & Gail (Tom) Marlowe; grandchildren, Leah (Gerry) McCullar of Denver, CO, Barry (Karen) Cleveland of Las Cruces, NM & Adam Marlowe; great granddaughter, Genevieve Rose McCullar of Denver, CO; brother, Harold (Amy) Averbach of Costa Mesa, CA; many nieces & nephews. A Veteran of WWII, Philip graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School (1941) and the Missouri School of Mines. He was past president of the PTA at #40 School, John Marshall High School & the Maplewood Association; Past board member at Temple B'rith Kodesh; Past Master of the Flower City Masonic Lodge; Past Grand Lodge Officer with the NYS Masons; Past President, Masonic Bowling League; Past commander of the Jewish War Veterans (Kaufmann Post) & a retiree of Eastman Kodak. Funeral services will be held, WEDNESDAY, 1:30 PM in the Benjamin Goldstein Chapel at Temple B'rith Kodesh (2131 Elmwood Ave).Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Family will receive friends, WEDNESDAY, 4:30-7:30 PM at 5 Winding Country Lane, 14559. Donations may be directed to Camp Good Days and Special Times in his memory. Home Rochester, New York Birthplace Rochester Donations Camp Good Days And Special Times, Inc.