He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 66 years, Etole (née Macks) and children, Dr. Steven Kahan(Isabelle Cole), David Kahan( Susan) precious grandchildren Lauren Weiss(Adam), Caitlyn Burkart( Zach), Elias Kahan(Taylor), Gabriel Kahan(Jon Rosen) and Cameron Kahan as well as great grandchildren Elliot Weiss, Emma Weiss, Iyla Burkart and Reagan Burkart.
He is pre-deceased by his brother David who passed away January 24, 2023 and another brother, Moses who passed away many years ago.
Julian emigrated to the United States with his parents Rabbi Jacob and Esther (née Genuth) and brother David in 1952, surviving the world war 2 in Bucharest Romania. His family was sponsored by Julian’s uncle Rabbi, David Genuth who had established the first modern orthodox synagogue in Cleveland, Ohio.
Julian initially sold life insurance in town and then studied law at night at Cleveland Marshall law school. He established his law office after graduating and through hard work, grit and determination built a thriving law practice in town. Julian continued to show up at the office into his 90s. Julian was a faithful and active member of the Jewish community.
Funeral services will be held Friday January 27, 2023 at 1:30 PM at Berkowitz Kumin Bookatz Memorial Chapel, 1985 South Taylor Rd. in Cleveland Heights. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Family will receive friends following services and internment until 6 PM Friday, January 27 at Beechmont Country Club 29600 Chagrin Blvd. Beachwood and then again Saturday January 28 from 6-8 PM at Landerhaven 6111 Landerhaven Dr. Mayfield Hts,.
Contributions suggested B'nai Jeshurun Étole and Julian Kahan Fine Arts endowment Fund, C/O B'Nai Jeshurun, 27501 Fairmount Blvd Cleveland, OH 44124 or Rescue Village of Novelty, 15463 Chillicothe Rd, Novelty, OH 44072.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berkowitzkuminbookatzfunerals.com for the Kahan family.
