Dear family and friends,
When a star is born it is formed in a cloud of gas and dust. Abba was born in into the nebulous Columbus, Ohio on July 9, 1951. A nuclear reaction at his core provided enough energy to cause him to shine brightly for many years. He was close enough to provide us warmth, to stimulate growth, and to impact time itself. As his energy waned his light increased for a time and then began to decrease until it was extinguished. Abba left us on May 11, 2019 with the explosion of a giant. There was a brief pulsar followed by the inevitable black hole. He is mourned in this vacuum by Eama, Cindy Benjamin, Savta, Edie Benjamin, Uncle Sheldon, his brother, Nadav, my brother, and by me. Arrangements are being made for the transport of his body to Canton, Ohio, where it will join the bodies of his father, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and other relatives. A small funeral for immediate family only will be held in Canton later this week. A memorial service open to all will be held in Milwaukee. Details regarding shiva visitation and the date, time, and location of the memorial service will be forthcoming. ברוך דיין האמת—baruch dayan ha’emet—blessed is the arbiter of truth. May Abba’s name be remembered for a blessing.
Love,
Ariel