Samuel H. Katz

Katz-Samuel H., of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Brockton, MA, on May 2, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Edith (Tatelbaum) Katz and the late Shirley (Bernstein) Katz and dear friend of Joan Musen. Devoted father of Joani Katz and Arthur Aframe, Debbie and Jeff Mann, and Susan and Jon Held. Dear grandfather of Beth Klein, Arnon Klein, Andy Mann and Hillary Mann, Lauren Cohen and Ofer Cohen, David Held. Great-grandfather of Zachary and Jake Klein, Harley Mann and Hunter Cohen. Loving brother of the late Abraham Katz. Services at Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey St. Brockton, on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Following interment at Agudas Achim Cemetery, Brockton, memorial observance will be at the home of Joani Katz and Arthur Aframe, Sunday until 9 pm, Monday and Tuesday, 1-5, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Jewish Committee, or Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St. Boston, MA 02110. Sam was a decorated veteran of World War II. Along with his wife Edith and brother in law, Matthew Tatelbaum, he was co-founder and president of Mars Bargainland, a regional retail discount chain. He was committed to his community, charities and most of all his family.