The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson , April 4, 1995
HANDMAKER, I.H. "Murf', was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 4, 1908. He was the first United States born son of Russian immigrants, Sophie and Harry Handmaker. After graduation from 5th Avenue High School in Pittsburgh, he went to work and eventually formed Automotive Supply Commune with his brother, Phil, and then moved to Johnstown, PA. He married Mamie Selma Bloom and they had three children, Grace, Sara Ruth and Hirsch.
In 1944 the family moved to Tucson where he joined with other local Jewish families and became a founder and benefactor of Congregation Anshei Israel, the Tucson Jewish Community Center, and the Hebrew Free Loan.
He led the effort to form the Handmaker Jewish Nursing Home for the Aged, named in his honor, the forerunner of Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aged, a nationally recognized institution devoted to the non-sectarian and non-profit care of the elderly.
After the death of his wife, Mae, he married Ida Roberts who survives him. He is also survived by his daughter, Sara Block of Tucson and his son, Hirsch of Phoenix; sisters, Jean Sparks of Atlantic City, NJ and Mary Supowitz Cooperman of Tucson as well as seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
His daughter, Grace, preceded him in death in 1976.
After the sale of his Arizona business, Complete Auto and Home Supply, "Murf' Handmaker served on the Boards of Directors of several public companies, including MEI Corporation, Texas Air and its successor, Continental Airlines. He was a member of the Masonic Order and El Zaribah Temple of the Shriners, Elks Club and was a Director of the YMCA.
Services will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. 5th St. with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky officiating. Interment Congregation Anshei Isreal Section of Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging or Hebrew Free Loan in memory of I.H. Handmaker.
Contributor: Cathy F. (50643501)
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Isadore and his wife participated in founding Handmaker Jewish Geriatric Center. He served on the boards of Tucson Medical Center, YMCA and was active in the Masonic Order, Elks and El Zaribah Temple of Shriners.
Courtesy of Linda, Find A Grave volunteer #47219516
HANDMAKER, I.H. "Murf', was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 4, 1908. He was the first United States born son of Russian immigrants, Sophie and Harry Handmaker. After graduation from 5th Avenue High School in Pittsburgh, he went to work and eventually formed Automotive Supply Commune with his brother, Phil, and then moved to Johnstown, PA. He married Mamie Selma Bloom and they had three children, Grace, Sara Ruth and Hirsch.
In 1944 the family moved to Tucson where he joined with other local Jewish families and became a founder and benefactor of Congregation Anshei Israel, the Tucson Jewish Community Center, and the Hebrew Free Loan.
He led the effort to form the Handmaker Jewish Nursing Home for the Aged, named in his honor, the forerunner of Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aged, a nationally recognized institution devoted to the non-sectarian and non-profit care of the elderly.
After the death of his wife, Mae, he married Ida Roberts who survives him. He is also survived by his daughter, Sara Block of Tucson and his son, Hirsch of Phoenix; sisters, Jean Sparks of Atlantic City, NJ and Mary Supowitz Cooperman of Tucson as well as seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
His daughter, Grace, preceded him in death in 1976.
After the sale of his Arizona business, Complete Auto and Home Supply, "Murf' Handmaker served on the Boards of Directors of several public companies, including MEI Corporation, Texas Air and its successor, Continental Airlines. He was a member of the Masonic Order and El Zaribah Temple of the Shriners, Elks Club and was a Director of the YMCA.
Services will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. 5th St. with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky officiating. Interment Congregation Anshei Isreal Section of Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging or Hebrew Free Loan in memory of I.H. Handmaker.
Contributor: Cathy F. (50643501)
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Isadore and his wife participated in founding Handmaker Jewish Geriatric Center. He served on the boards of Tucson Medical Center, YMCA and was active in the Masonic Order, Elks and El Zaribah Temple of Shriners.
Courtesy of Linda, Find A Grave volunteer #47219516
The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson , April 4, 1995
HANDMAKER, I.H. "Murf', was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 4, 1908. He was the first United States born son of Russian immigrants, Sophie and Harry Handmaker. After graduation from 5th Avenue High School in Pittsburgh, he went to work and eventually formed Automotive Supply Commune with his brother, Phil, and then moved to Johnstown, PA. He married Mamie Selma Bloom and they had three children, Grace, Sara Ruth and Hirsch.
In 1944 the family moved to Tucson where he joined with other local Jewish families and became a founder and benefactor of Congregation Anshei Israel, the Tucson Jewish Community Center, and the Hebrew Free Loan.
He led the effort to form the Handmaker Jewish Nursing Home for the Aged, named in his honor, the forerunner of Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aged, a nationally recognized institution devoted to the non-sectarian and non-profit care of the elderly.
After the death of his wife, Mae, he married Ida Roberts who survives him. He is also survived by his daughter, Sara Block of Tucson and his son, Hirsch of Phoenix; sisters, Jean Sparks of Atlantic City, NJ and Mary Supowitz Cooperman of Tucson as well as seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
His daughter, Grace, preceded him in death in 1976.
After the sale of his Arizona business, Complete Auto and Home Supply, "Murf' Handmaker served on the Boards of Directors of several public companies, including MEI Corporation, Texas Air and its successor, Continental Airlines. He was a member of the Masonic Order and El Zaribah Temple of the Shriners, Elks Club and was a Director of the YMCA.
Services will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. 5th St. with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky officiating. Interment Congregation Anshei Isreal Section of Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging or Hebrew Free Loan in memory of I.H. Handmaker.
Contributor: Cathy F. (50643501)
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Isadore and his wife participated in founding Handmaker Jewish Geriatric Center. He served on the boards of Tucson Medical Center, YMCA and was active in the Masonic Order, Elks and El Zaribah Temple of Shriners.
Courtesy of Linda, Find A Grave volunteer #47219516
HANDMAKER, I.H. "Murf', was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 4, 1908. He was the first United States born son of Russian immigrants, Sophie and Harry Handmaker. After graduation from 5th Avenue High School in Pittsburgh, he went to work and eventually formed Automotive Supply Commune with his brother, Phil, and then moved to Johnstown, PA. He married Mamie Selma Bloom and they had three children, Grace, Sara Ruth and Hirsch.
In 1944 the family moved to Tucson where he joined with other local Jewish families and became a founder and benefactor of Congregation Anshei Israel, the Tucson Jewish Community Center, and the Hebrew Free Loan.
He led the effort to form the Handmaker Jewish Nursing Home for the Aged, named in his honor, the forerunner of Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aged, a nationally recognized institution devoted to the non-sectarian and non-profit care of the elderly.
After the death of his wife, Mae, he married Ida Roberts who survives him. He is also survived by his daughter, Sara Block of Tucson and his son, Hirsch of Phoenix; sisters, Jean Sparks of Atlantic City, NJ and Mary Supowitz Cooperman of Tucson as well as seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
His daughter, Grace, preceded him in death in 1976.
After the sale of his Arizona business, Complete Auto and Home Supply, "Murf' Handmaker served on the Boards of Directors of several public companies, including MEI Corporation, Texas Air and its successor, Continental Airlines. He was a member of the Masonic Order and El Zaribah Temple of the Shriners, Elks Club and was a Director of the YMCA.
Services will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. 5th St. with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky officiating. Interment Congregation Anshei Isreal Section of Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging or Hebrew Free Loan in memory of I.H. Handmaker.
Contributor: Cathy F. (50643501)
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Isadore and his wife participated in founding Handmaker Jewish Geriatric Center. He served on the boards of Tucson Medical Center, YMCA and was active in the Masonic Order, Elks and El Zaribah Temple of Shriners.
Courtesy of Linda, Find A Grave volunteer #47219516
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