Alan Strauss

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Alan Joseph Strauss, 80 years old, passed away peacefully June 15th at Menorah Park with his spouse and daughter
at his bedside. He was born in Philadephia on October 30, 1940 In Philadelphia to David and Reba Shotz Strauss.
He was a graduate of Central High School; and Temple University College of Pharmacy.

Before moving to Syracuse in 2013, Alan and Esther were residents of Reading, PA where Alan owned Colonial Pharmacy, with two locations. They were members of Kesher Zion Synagogue where Alan had served as a past president. He was also a past president to f the Berks County Pharmacists Association. In Syracuse he was a member of Congregation Beth Sholom Chevra Shas

He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years Esther Gershen Strauss; their daughter Andrea (Lawrence) Strauss Koss; their son Ari Strauss; grandchildren Ben, Lauren, and Adam; and a brother, Wally Strauss.
He was predeceased by a sister, Ethel Feldman.

Funeral services and burial were in Reading, PA
In lieu of flowers kindly make a donations in Alan’s memory to a charity of your choosing.

Shiva will be observed at Esther’s home Sunday, June 20th from 5:30 to 8:30 A shiva minion will begin at 5:30
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