Manny Asser, 100

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. – Manny Asser of New Bedford died Feb 21. He was born in New York’s Lower East Side. Husband of Anita (Katz), son of the late Solomon and Julia (Epstein) Asser.

He served in WWII as a Private First Class, and was awarded the Purple Heart. Manny worked for many years in the garment industry. Later, he transitioned into QC inspection at Alberox Corp. He was an avid reader with a large book collection, and was an active bowler until age 90. He was known for his great wit and humor.

He is survived by his children Judith Brown and her husband Gary of Mattapoisett, Mass., Seth Asser and Felice Katz of Shrewsbury, Mass., and his grandchildren Matt and Adam Hanson. Manny was the brother of the late Millie, Mazza, Jessie, Abe, Edward and Murray Asser. Donations can be made to Kehila Kedosha Janina Synagogue, 280 Broome St., New York, N.Y. 10002, Attn: Marcia Ikonomopoulos.