In Memory of

Daniel M. Kirschner

February 8, 2015

Obituary

Kirschner, Daniel M., 88, of Pompton Plains, NJ, son of Frances and Herman Kirschner, passed away February 8, 2015.

He was born in Bronx, NY, and spent his early years in Brooklyn. He raised his family in Emerson, NJ. He served in the US Navy Seabees in WWII. Mr. Kirschner graduated from Long Island University and was an airport economist for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for over 30 years. He was a founding member of Congregation B'nai Israel in Emerson, NJ. He was also a member of the Knights of Pythias. He was honored for his work by Israel Bonds and was a passionate supporter of the State of Israel and made numerous trips there and served with the Volunteers for Israel.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Phyllis Thaler Kirschner, two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Barry Diamond and Barbara and Gil Irwin, five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Maxine Hartman.

Funeral services will be held today at the Louis Suburban Chapel, 13-01 Broadway (Route 4 West), Fair Lawn, NJ at 9:30 AM, with burial to follow at the New Montefiore Cemetery in Pine Lawn, NY.