Reuben "Dobb" Kass

Reuben was married to Frances Krietzvberg, who passed away in 2006, for 66 years. He is survived by his daughters, Anne (Bill) Bowman and Ilene (Jack) Blok; grandchildren Greg and Stefani Newman, Beth Blok, Laura Blok Kalnasy (Shaun) and Great Granddaughter Chloe Kalnasy. His only son, Sidney died at the age of 14 in 1957. In addition he is loved by many nieces and nephews who knew him as Uncle Dobb.

Although he was a self-taught engineer and jack of all trades, his most important career was the twenty years he spent as a New York City Fireman. At a fire in 1943 he was overcome by smoke and pronounced dead. Dobb was covered with a blanket and waiting transport, when a fire department doctor discovered the other doctor’s error and went to work to save his life. He gave Dobb 71 more years to enjoy his life and family. Thank you Doctor Archer.

Dobb was a great lover of holistic medicine and all things natural. “Drink more water,” was his mantra. He attributed his longevity to oil of wild oregano and a drink called Essential 7. Guess they worked!

Remember Dobbie most by staying healthy, exercising and being nice to firemen everywhere.

Funeral services will take place Tuesday, April 16, 2013 – 11:00 am at the Groman Eden Mortuary Chapel, 11500 Sepulveda Blvd, Mission Hills, with the Rabbi Karen Bender. Burial will at Eden Memorial Park, also at 11500 Sepulveda Blvd, Mission Hills.