Obituary of Morris L. Abramson

MORRIS L.ABRAMSON 1933-2009 Morris L. Abramson, 76, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died on November 26 at Glendale Nursing home in Glenville after a long courageous battle with diabetes. Born in Schenectady to the late Harry and Anna Abramson. He was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and Albany College of Pharmacy. After college he joined the navy and was stationed at the Naval Hospital in Quantico, Virginia. Morris married the former Lois Rudin in 1957, living a short time in Colonie before moving to Glenville. Commitment to community was a cornerstone of Morrie's character and pharmacy was his life. He was employed by the former Hall's Drugs, and was the co- founder of Glenville Pharmacy which he operated from 1960 until he retired in 2000. During that time he wouldn't hesitate to go out in the middle of the night to help someone who needed medicine. After retiring he continued with his community involvement by volunteering at the Schenectady Free Clinic. Other community memberships included the Pharmaceutical Society of NYS, a charter member of Glenville Rotary, a founder and past president of the Glenville Merchants Association and a founder of the Burnt Hills Ballston Lake School District Committee on Special Education.. Faith was central in his life as a member of Congregation Agudat Achim in Schenectady. From the generation of his grandparents to that of his grandchildren, Morrie made sure that Judiasm was central. Morrie felt at home on the basketball court; he was Captain of Albany College of Pharmacy's basketball team and was later inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame at Albany College of Pharmacy. After college he played on an adult league through the YMCA. He could be found many hours in front of the television watching sports. When he wasn't working, Morrie loved to take his wife to Broadway shows in New York City making sure that he always had time to eat at his favorite Carnegie Deli! Family meant everything to him. He was happiest when he was able to spend time with them. Morris is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lois Rudin Abramson, daughter Janice Lovelace and her husband JJ of The Woodlands, Texas; sons, Charles Abramson and his wife Tia of Huntington, New York; David Abramson of Latham New York; and Neil Abramson and his wife Cassandra of Somers, Ct.; Sisters Bernice Ginsburg and husband George of Atlantic Beach, Florida; Sandra Burg and her late husband, Norman of Woodstock, NY; and Deanna Rubinger and her husband Howard of Ballston Lake, NY. Morrie was grandfather of Adam Cooper and his wife Dani, Eric, Austin and Joshua Lovelace, Rebecca Abramson, David, Peter and Libby Whitcomb. Morrie had a thoughtful and profound presence and will be remembered for his strength and courage in battling difficult illnesses. The family is grateful to all those in the medical community who took part in his care over the years especially Dr. Barkowski and the staff of Eddy Senior Care along with all their compassionate aides; Ellis Hospital; Dr. Limeri, Dr. Gelfand, Dr. Skudder, Dr. Leibers, Dr. Rockwell, Dr. Jaski, Dr. Drago, Dr. Lindenberg, Dr. Joy; and all of their associates, and the Glendale Home. He counted you as close and dear friends. Services will be held at Congregation Agudat Achim, 2117 Union Street in Schenectady on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 11:00 am, with interment to follow at the Agudat Achim Cemetery, Schermerhorn Street, Rotterdam, New York. The family will observe the period of mourning at the Latham Holiday Inn Express, 400 Old Loudon Road in Latham on Sunday until 8:00pm with a minyan beginning at 7:00pm . Monday November 30the and Tuesday December 1st, the period of mourning will be from 2-4pm and 6-8pm with Minyan at 7:00pm both days. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Schenectady Free Clinc at 600 Franklin St. Schenectady, New York 12305; Congregation Agudat Achim 2117 Union St. Niskayuna, New York 12309 ; Wildwood Programs 1190 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, New York 12110.