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Overcast Morris Adwar, 96
Considered a pioneer in the casting industry
Morris Adwar was a successful businessman, philanthropist and a World War II veteran. The Lawrence resident died on Feb. 15. He was 96.
Born on June 1, 1921, Adwar served in combat during W.W. II. He was a tail gunner and bombardier, on the B17, which is known as the Flying Fortress. He flew more than 60 combat missions in the Pacific Theater.
Adwar founded ALA Casting after his military service, and later a finished jewelry company, Alarama and Overnight Mountings.
Recognized as a pioneer in the industry, Adwar served as president of the NY Caster’s Association and was a member of the 24 Karat Club of New York City — a trade group that aims to forge positive professional relationships and promotes the value of those alliances.
His charitable support benefited the Or Chadash girls school in Rechasim, Israel. It serves as a safe haven for disadvantaged young women, either orphaned or from families living in poverty.
In 1972, Harry Adwar, Morris's brother, founded the Adwar Casting Company — a family owned jewelry business in Rockville Centre. For more than 45 years, the company has served as one of the finest quality casting services, and is recognized as the leading company in the industry of fine and precious metals.
Adwar is survived by his wife of 73 years Clara, his four children, 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. The family business will be taken over by his son and grandsons, Matthew Roth and Mitchell and David Adwar.
His life was remembered at a chapel service on Feb. 16 at Boulevard- Riverside Chapels in Hewlett. He was interred at New Montefiore Cemetery in West Babylon.
