Isidore Klein, age 92 years, of the Bronx, NY, died peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Einstein Medical Center, Bronx, NY.

Born October 19, 1927 in New York City, NY, son of the late Louis and Fanny Preschel Klein, Isidore was raised on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and had lived in the Bronx for over fifty years.

A United States Navy veteran of the World War II era, Isidore pleaded with his parents to join the service when the Pearl Harbor attacks occurred. It was not until he was 17 year old though, when his parents acquiesced and agreed to let him join. He served in the Pacific Theatre and was a longtime and proud member of the Jewish War Veterans.

Strong willed by nature, Isidore was a fighter who fought for family and friends. He did his best, rising from humble beginnings to make certain his family was well cared for in all ways. He believed strongly in his faith, and supported many Jewish charities thoughout the years. He also fiercely believed in the Israeli state and assisted Israel however he was able.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Moskowitz Klein; a son, Steve Klein; a brother, Phil “Philly” Klein; and a daughter-in-law, Jeannie Klein.

Surviving are his sons and daughter-in-law, Barry Klein, Ronald Klein, and Corey and Alyssa Klein; his grandchildren, Jennifer and her husband, Chris, Nicole and her husband, Joe, Matthew and his wife,  April, Emily, and Skyler; his six great grandchildren, Mia, Nicholas, Brayden, Cameron, Austin, and Avery; his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Vivi, Florence and Ray, and Leah; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family; and many dear friends.

Graveside services officiated by Rabbi Eli Kornfeld will take place on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. in Beth David Cemetery, 300 Elmont Road, Elmont, NY 11003 under the care and direction of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ. Please arrive at the cemetery main office no later than 11:15 a.m. on Monday to join in the funeral procession to the gravesite.

Shiva information will be announced.

Please visit Isidore’s permanent memorial site at www.wrightfamily.com to light a memorial candle, leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of his life.

Conforming with Jewish tradition, no flowers please. Instead, those wishing may make a contribution in Isidore’s honor may do so to Chabad of Hunterdon County, 56 Payne Road #16, Lebanon, NJ 08833.

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