Eden Memorial Chapels, Inc. of Fort Lee is proud to announce the selection of their Senior Director, Frank Patti, as the “Community Service Award” recipient of congregation Young Israel, also of Fort Lee.  The presentation took place on June 14^th at Young Israel’s 9^th Annual Dinner Dance.  The event drew over 200 people to support Young Israel and their honorees Frank Patti and Marcelle Harczstark.

            Mr. Patti was selected for his years of service to Fort Lee, and for his dedication to the Jewish Community in answering the need for a local, family owned, Jewish funeral Home.  Rabbi Neil N. Winkler in a live transmission from Jerusalem said of Mr. Patti,  “he shows concern for others’ each & everyday.  Frank Patti’s establishment (Eden) is an institution where proper Jewish funerals can be held, the only Jewish funeral home in all of Teaneck, Englewood and Fort Lee, was a major contribution to the strength and viability of the Jewish Community.”

            Mr. Patti related that he was approached in the early 90’s to include a Tahara room and shomer facilities in the new addition he was planning for his funeral home.  With the inclusions of the facilities he was approved to serve the Jewish community.  Bernard Raab stated, “he provides a vital service that was not previously available here in Fort Lee.  He brings us one step closer to our goal of a community that serves the Jews of Fort Lee in all of our needs.”

            In his address, Mr. Patti thanked congregation young Israel for honoring him and for the privilege of allowing he and his firm to serve the community.

Rabbi Simon Feld, Frank Patti, Assembly Woman Joan Voss

The master of Ceremonies Mr. Gavin Handwerker

Rabbis Abraham Zigelman and Simon Feld dancing with Frank

Chief Thomas Ripoli presenting award on behalf of the Fort Lee Police Department

Frank & Chabad Rabbi Meir Konikov

Rabbi Moshe Stavsky

Young Israel President Bernard Raab

Dinner Chair Sammy Berger

The Patti Family

Frank Patti, Jr.

Frank Patti

Assemblywoman Joan Voss presents Frank with State Resolution

Mayor Mark Sokolich, Council Woman Ila Kaskofsky, Councilman Armond Pohan, and Councilman Harvey Sohmer present Frank with a Fort Lee Resolution

Frank, Rabbi Meir Berger, and Frank, Jr.

Frank and Rabbi Meir Konikov

Marcelle Harcsztark and her Daughter Deborah Gottlieb

Marcelle Harcsztark accepting Fort Lee Resolution in her honor presented by Councilman Harvey Sohmer and Councilwoman Ila Kaskofsky

Maryann & Frank Patti with Co-Honoree Marcelle Harcsztark

Eden Directors and Rabbi's Present at the Event

Barry Wien, Frank Patti, Frank Patti, Jr., and Arthur Musicant

Frank Patti & Chris Nicholas

Frank with his son Frank Patti, Jr.

Rabbi Mier Berger, Rabbi Simon Feld and Frank

Frank & MaryAnn with grandsons Griffin & Bennett O'Brien

Frank & Gary Presslaff

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Rabbi Simon Feld, Frank Patti, Assembly Woman Joan Voss