Philip Sacks, age 89, of Laguna Woods, California, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 (5 Sivan 5778, Erev Shavuot). Philip was born July 12, 1928 in Bronx, New York, to Benjamin and Eva (neé Korngold) Sacks.
Mr. Sacks is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Ingrid Sacks; his daughters, Denise Sacks, Ann (Roderic) Rolett, and Sandra (Scott) Follansbee; his grandchildren, Victoria (Chris Sheldon) Rolett, Aaron (Kathryn) Rolett, Chris (Brenda) Follansbee, and Scott (Erin) Follansbee, Jr.; his great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Dean; and his extended family.
Funeral services for Mr. Sacks will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Groman Eden Mortuary, in the Groman Eden Chapel. Services will be officiated by Rabbi Judi Ahavah Del Borougo, and will conclude graveside, in Eden Memorial Park. As Mr. Sacks is an Honorably Discharged Veteran of the United States Army, the Army Honor Guard will be presenting colors at the graveside.
Donations in Mr. Sacks memory are welcome to Mazon: A Jewish Response To Hunger. www.mazon.org
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dignitymemorialjewish.com for the Sacks family. Arrangements are under the guidance of Groman Eden Mortuary.
