Following is the obituary for ABRAHAM NAD, submitted for the family by the Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home.

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Abraham Nad, 92, of New Rochelle, N.Y., and formerly of Westport, passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2023, at the United Hebrew Geriatric Center in New Rochelle.

Abraham was born in Houston, Texas, the son of the late Irving and Esther Nad. 

He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Rice University, achieving entry into Phi Beta Kappa. He earned a Master’s Degree from Columbia University. 

Abraham served proudly in the National Guard and the U.S. Navy from 1952-54.  

He worked as an accountant and publisher, eventually opening Directors’ Publications. 

Abraham loved to travel and was an avid fan of classical music and the arts. He was a longtime member of Temple Israel of Westport, serving on its Board of Trustees, and was a supporter of the Westport Arts Center.

Abraham is survived by his devoted daughters, Karen N. Bernstein (Peter) and Laurie S. Desjardins; his adored grandchildren, Rebecca Anne Bernstein (Justan Dakes) and Benjamin Jacob Bernstein (Jocelyn Ezratty), and his adored great-grandson, Lucas Joshua Dakes. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Elsa Nad, in 2015.

Funeral services will take place on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m., at Temple Israel Cemetery in Norwalk. For more information and to share a condolence message, visit www.greensfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Nad/Schiff Special Children’s Fund at Temple Israel in Westport.

The family wishes to extend their deep love and gratitude to all those at United Hebrew Geriatric Center for their abiding love, care and grace over the past four years. They cared for Abraham and for us as family.