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“Rabbi Krohn will be missed by those who knew him. May his memory live forever in our hearts.
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1 of 11 | Posted by: Stephen Jay Friedman - Norfolk, VA
“I want to offer my sincere condolences to the Krohn family. Rabbi Krohn was a dear person who cared deeply about others. He will be greatly missed by...Read More »
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2 of 11 | Posted by: Mark A. Marade
“My sincere and deepest condolences for Sharon Krohn and family.
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3 of 11 | Posted by: Jayjay Don - Miami, FL
“Sharon - I was so sorry to read about the loss of your father. My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. All my...Read More »
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4 of 11 | Posted by: Barb Perlman - Chicago, IL
“Dear Sharon, I was so sorry to hear about your father. May your memories of him always give you comfort. Arlene Karash Chertoff
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5 of 11 | Posted by: Arlene (Karash) Chertoff
“Susan, we have friends visiting from Portsmouth who just told us of Rabbi's passing. We are so sorry for you and your family. Rabbi was a wonderful...Read More »
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6 of 11 | Posted by: Martha Segal - Franklin, TN
“Dear Sharon, Michelle, Meredith and family, We were so sorry to learn of the passing of your father/grandfather. We know how close you all were and...Read More »
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7 of 11 | Posted by: susan schonfeld - chicago, IL
“Dear Sharon and Family, please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of a fine man, "tam v'yashar", your beloved father. As a hazzan and your...Read More »
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8 of 11 | Posted by: Alberto and Deborah Mizrahi - IL
“Susan, I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will be in my prayers.
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9 of 11 | Posted by: Dottie Bowling - Virginia Beach, VA
“Susan, David, Paul and family, I can still remember meeting the rabbi and his family the first time at my house. He will always be remembered for...Read More »
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10 of 11 | Posted by: Bonnie Myers Wood - Norfolk, VA
“Our deepest sympathies to Susan Krohn and family. Rabbi Philip Krohn was a kind man who always showed his love and concern for my dad, Arthur Bloom,...Read More »
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11 of 11 | Posted by: Priscilla Bloom Kostiner - OR
Rabbi Philip S. Krohn PORTSMOUTH, Virginia--Rabbi Philip S. Krohn died Friday Morning at home. Rabbi Krohn was the Rabbi of Gomley Chesed Congregation in Portsmouth for the past 25 years until his retirement in October when he became Rabbi Emeritus. Before entering the rabbinate Rabbi Krohn enjoyed an illustrious career as a Cantor performing extensively throughout the United States. He was Past President of the Long Island Board of Rabbis and the Tidewater Board of Rabbis. Rabbi Krohn is survived by his devoted wife Susan, sons David Krohn of New York City, Paul Sincoff of Santa Monica, CA. (Suzanne), daughters Sharon Krohn of Chicago, Debi Krohn of Chicago (Billy), Reni Amir of Raanana, Israel (Avi), Shirie Eshel-Krohn of San Jose, CA., and Chani Kahan of Teaneck, New Jersey (Steve). He was pre-deceased by his eldest daughter Esther Broochian. Rabbi Krohn was blessed with 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Gomley Chesed Synagogue Monday at 11AM officiated by Rabbi Michael Panitz and Rabbi David Goldstein. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. The family will be returning to 2408 Crocker Avenue in the Sterling Point section of Portsmouth where Shiva will be observed. Friends are invited to visit during the week from 3PM – 8PM until Friday at sunset. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to The Torah Day School of Portsmouth 3110 Sterling Point Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23703. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments Norfolk Chapel is handling arrangements.
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