Submitted by: Dan Rich
May 23, 1923 - July 1, 2008
South Bend Tribune 7/3/2008
SOUTH BEND - George "Hank" Berebitsky, 85,
passed away on Monday, July 1, 2008, in South Bend, IN. Born in
Kewanna, IN on May 23, 1923, he was the ninth of ten children.
Hank graduated from Riley High School in South Bend. He served
his country as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Air Force in World
War II. His working career spanned over 40 years as the Manager
of South Bend Iron & Metal. Hank is survived by his loving
family, including his wife of 61 years, Shirley (Rosenfeld);
his children, Mike (Barb) Berebitsky of Toledo, OH, Sue (Mike) Wells
of Indianapolis, IN and Jody Berebitsky of Indianapolis; his
grandchildren, Lauren and Dan Berebitsky, and Jeff (Jona), Brian,
and Lesley Wells, and great-grandchildren, Dylan and Helena
Wells. Also surviving are two brothers, Abe and Harold (Lena)
Berebitsky.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July
3, 2008, at McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel, 435 S. Ironwood Rd.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sinai Synagogue, the Jewish
Federation, or to charity of the donor's choice.