Chaim Katzir, a resident of Los Angeles, California passed away on Tuesday, 28 Teves, 5774.
He was 64.
Chaim was an accountant and a respected member of the Chabad community in Los Angeles.
He was known as a warm person, always seen with a smile and a kind word to all he came in contact with.
He is survived by his wife, Celia and children Neely Antebi (Toronto) and Yoni Katzir (Baltimore).
The levaya will take place at 2:00 pm at Mount Olive Memorial, 7231 East Slauson Ave, Commerce California.
The Shiva will take place at 1710 South Crest Drive.
Shachris 7:30
Mincha/maariv 4:50.
SUNDAY- Shacharis 8:30-11:00
The Family requests no visitation between the hours of 1:00-4:00 and 6:00-7:00 and after 9:30 pm.
Baruch Dayan Haemes.
I heard only yesterday, over a year later, of Haim’s passing and I am heartbroken. What a kind and generous soul. Rony and I are so very sad. May you find consolation in your memories of him and in the special light that he radiated on all you came near him. To Celia, Neely and Yoni. From Rony and Judy Yacov.
A really great man
B”h “Hamokom” yenachem refers also to the place meaning the ultimate place where we are all expecting to come any moment and that obviously is the Bais Hamikdosh. This is the only possible Nechama for the loss of this gentle soul. I’m one of the many people who were privileged to enjoy the exceptional Hachnosas Orchim during my Shabbaton visits in LA. Z. Silberstein
we are shocked and saddened of the news.
I personally had the zchus to know Reb Chaim when I visited CA and was hosted by him and – for long healthy years – by his wife. A very eidel person, a chassidisher Yid in his manners, a rare genuine personality etc etc.
והקיצו ורננו שוכני עפר והוא בתוכם
chaim was a tzaddik
we will miss you
stay strong family!
moshiach NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a sad shocker.A humble tzadik nistor has left us the job
Of bringing the Geulah now.our prayers to comfort the wonderful family that he will storm thr gates and you’ll be 2gether very very soon. Awemain!!!!!!!I
Celia, Neely and Yoni,
Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. Chaim was a gentle giant whose legacy will be carried forth by all who knew him and all his beautiful grandchildren. May you be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Yerushalim.
With much love…..
It is so sad to lose such a good man.
My deepest condolences to Celia , Yoni and Neely.
Our deepest sadness and condolences to the Katzir and extended family. We all held Chaim is highest regard and we will miss his kindness and smile. Best wishes during this difficult time to Celia, Yoni and Neely.
Baruch Dayan Haemes
To have known Chaim is to know how everyone will be when Moshiach is revealed in the world! There is surely a great void without him in the world! Chaim always had a sincere interest in our entire family. May Celia and the
children be comforted by Hashem.
The Green Family (Florida, Massachusetts, New York)
Baruch Dayan emes
Chaim was such a kind, warm, giving man
Always with a smile, always something inspiring to say
So genuine, so real
May Hashemite comfort you, Celia, yoni and nee
I know it’s corny to say that HaShem takes the good ones – in this case it’s certainly true. He was a non-stop yid. He always looked to grow and improve in his family, community, and personal life. More recently, he started a sunday morning minyan. The Shul naturally had several minyanim already – but this one was dedicated to people who wanted to daven very slowly. During the weekday many don’t have that luxury, Chaim figured he’ll make it available on Sunday. He would teach some chasidus before davening, daven really slowly, hire someone to give a shiur after… Read more »
So sad. Such an Incredibly nice person.
BDE – our hearts and prayers are with you.
BDE Rabbi Chaim was an amazing man. He will be missed
We remember Chaim as a genuine, warm and compassionate person. We offer condolences and strength to Celia, Yoni and Neely!
Even when he was very sick he still would do mivtzaim. A kind person with tremendous Ahavas Yisroel and lots of Emunah.
Chaim, a special, unique soul left us too soon!
Hashem should comfort his family.
Those who knew him, loved him.
He was indeed a very warm hearted and sincere person. It is a deep loss to they community. May Celia, Yoni, and Neely be comforted.
Baruch Dayan Emes, we are so sorry about your great loss. He was a wonderful, kind, and special man. We will all miss his presence in shul. Our heartfelt prayers are with your family.
he was an amazing man , very kind and loving
What a special individual. He will be greatly missed.but always remembered.
Reb Chayim was the gem of our Shul (Bais Bezalel).
Reb Chaim personified what it means to be a true Chosid. He was an Oived HaShem, and a Dugma Chayah to all that he came in contact with.
His Ahavas Yisroel and true concern for others is legendary.
May his dear wife Celia and his beautiful children and family be comforted among the other mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.
Zalman Solomon
Oy, i am going to miss him. a special man indeed. we sang laughed and talked many shabossim together. mamish a very special person, i send words of comfort to the family, what a zchus it was to be a friend, only simchis
He was truly one of the best people I knew. He always made everyone feel respected & heard. I don’t think he ever said a mean thing to or about anyone. He was an exemplary Oved Hashem & Chossid.
He will be sorely missed. My heart is broken for Celia, Neely & Yoni.
One of the most genuinely nice and special person I ever met.
Moshiach now
Chaim was truly a Tzadik. Such a loss to the community.
Hashem should comfort his family and may we be reunited with Chaim with Moshiach now!
we just spent a very special shabbos with chaim and celia in california at the simxa shabbaton.
may Hashem send you Nechoma.
still remember the ‘old days’…
may you be comforted –moshiach now
I am sorry to hear about your loss. he will be sorely missed.
only besuros tovos.
No words to describe such a special person who had true Ahavas Yisroel and wanted to help Yidden! I wish that all the family starting with Celia has the ultimate comfort and we will see him very soon! My dear friend Chaim we miss you! Mordechai Siev Tsfat-Israel
May Hashem comfort the families
We are terribly sorry for your loss and the pain you are going through now. You had a very special father/in law, may you be comforted with knowing that the entire community in Thornhill share in your pain and wish you only simchas from now on.
Hamokom yenachem eschem Bsoch shar availie tziyon virushalaim.
Yoni, Be strong.
Hamokom yenachem eschem Bsoch shar availie tziyon virushalaim
A very special man his warmth and comfort will never be forgotten
The family should know only simchas and continue to be a source of nachas to him
Terribly sorry for your fathers and grandfather’s untimely passing. To Oren, Neely, Yaakov and the rest of the cute bunch, may Hashem help you find the strength and continue to be a source of Yiddishe and Chasiddishe nachas to him.
Hamakon Yenachem Eschem.
Moshiach NOW!!!
I knew him very well. One of the nicest people you will ever meet. Always cheerful and always with a nice word. I will miss him. much comfort to the family. HaMakom yenachem et’chem b’toch shar avay’lay Tzion vee’Yerushalayim.
Dovid Palace
stay strong tachzik hazak hamalom yenachem eschem
from zalman l. france
So sorry to hear such sad news.I just want to wish my close friend Yoni and the whole family alot of comfort,Hamokom Yenachem Eschem,
a very special man
may his family find nechama!
Such a nice, warm man.
His family should be comforted!
As mosai?!