R’ Chaim Itche Kugel, a longtime Crown Heights resident and son-in-law of famed Chosid R’ Avrohom Mayor, passed away on Sunday, 30 Nissan, 5779.
He and his wife Freeda (nee Drizin) founded the famous wig company based in Crown Heights, which provided sheitels for the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka.
He is survived by his wife Freeda and children, Moshe Kugel – Crown Heights, Rabbi Shlomo Kugel – Manhattan, NY, and Dovid Kugel – Crown Heights.
The levaya will take place tomorrow at 11:30 am at Zichron Meir Cemetery in Bnei Brak, Israel.
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes.
I will miss my dear uncle Chaim Itche! He always had a twinkle in his eye and a witty thing to say, and was always ready to give attention to his adoring nieces. We are looking forward to many more healthy years with our beloved aunt Freeda.
baruch dayan emes
dear zeideh we will miss you so much. you are and will always be the zeideh that i loved your legacy lives on love you, miss you
Reb. Chaim Itche Was a very special person I wish every young man growing up has a friend mentor like Mr. Kugel to Me he is the Chosid,Maspia, and Mench. יהי זכרו ברוך
And he will be missed. Rabbi Shalom Menachem Mendel Shagalov
We are all landing in NY Tuesday 5am . And will be sitting at Moshe and Esti’s house 680 Eastern Pkwy. Would love some help making 3 minyonim around 8.am