Philip Brandes

Obituary of Philip Brandes

Philip D. Brandes, age 92, died on August I , 2015. He was a proud veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific area. After graduating from R.P.I , under the G.I. Bill, with a degree in engineering, he spent his professional career with the General Electric Company. He kept secrets well, and did not disclose his special work on the guidance system of military equipment until decades later. Philip was predeceased by his brothers George and Louis Brandes and by his sister Sara Brandes Handelman. He is survived by his nephew Mark Handelman (Barrie) and by his niece Marsha Handelman Jaros (Murray) and their respective families. Philip was a member of Congregation Agudat Achim, 2117 Union Street, Niskayuna N.Y. 12309. Contributions in his memory may be made to that synagogue. The funeral service will be private.
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Monday
3
August

Graveside Service

Monday, August 3, 2015
Agudat Achim Cemetery
Schermerhorn Street
Rotterdam, New York, United States
Monday
3
August

Interment at: Agudat Achim Cemetery

Monday, August 3, 2015
Agudat Achim Cemetery
Schermerhorn Street
Rotterdam, New York, United States

Services

Services will be private

Officiating

Rabbi Ted Lichtenfeld

Memorial contributions

May be made to Congregation Agudat Achim 2117 Union Street Schenectady, New York 12309
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