Nassau Herald - Oct. 22-28 issue

Joseph Camhi, founder of the Sephardic Temple, dies at 91

Joseph Camhi, founder of the Sephardic Temple, died on Oct. 13. He was 91.
Camhi, a Lawrence resident for many years, was extremely committed to the Sephardic tradition. Along with being the founder of the congregation of the Sephardic Temple, he was an Honorary Life Trustee and its past president as well. He served the congregation in so many ways and was a dedicated member of its Board of Directors. He was also Vice President of the Sephardic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brooklyn, and was involved in many charities.

He envisioned the need of establishing a Sephardic Temple Endowment Fund and, during his last years, successfully persuaded the congregation to join in this project, which will contribute to the posterity of the temple.

Camhi is survived by his wife Reggie of 65 years; his children Donna and her husband Victor, Sydel and her husband Steven, Stanley and his wife Dale, and Rita and her husband Rich. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Lori and her husband Kenny, Ricki and her husband Matt, Kim and her husband Adam, and Justin, Robin, Brooke, Jeffrey, Regan, and Courtney; and his great-grandchildren Victor, Jesse, Daisy, Lily, Dylan, Sam, and Bari.

Camhi's funeral was held on Oct. 21 at Boulevard-Riverside Chapel in Hewlett. The family asks that those wishing to make donations should do so to the Sephardic Temple Endowment Fund in Cedarhurst.

Rose Rich, longtime Five Towns resident, dies at 85

Rose E. Rich, a longtime resident of the Five Towns and a registered nurse, died on Oct. 12. She was 85.

Rich, born Sarah Rose Englander, continued to get the Herald sent to her home in Connecticut when she moved there over 25 years ago.

She is survived by her children Jonathan, Deborah, Amy, and their spouses Sally, Brent, and Jim; and her grandchildren Zachary, Tyler, Olivia, Wesley, and Cameron.

Rich's funeral was held on Oct. 18 at Abraham L. Green & Son Funeral Home in Connecticut. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Yale Caner Center.