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Peter

Korduner

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Born near Vinnytsia, Ukraine, in 1912, Peter Korduner died peacefully at home on Thursday, April 17. He was 102.A survivor of the Holocaust, Peter married his wife Sylvia, who survives him after 69 years of marriage, in 1944. He immigrated with his wife and oldest daughter to the United States in 1949, where he opened a barbershop in Hartford, then West Hartford, and where he was affectionately known for 50 years as “Pete the Barber.” He enjoyed fishing, gardening, bowling, singing, telling jokes, playing cards, and he had great affection for animals. He was a very loving man, and his happiest moments were spent with his family. He was predeceased by his parents, Yankel and Razel, his brothers, Lazer and Schmullek, and his sisters, Bella and Feiga. He is survived by his wife Sylvia and three children, Anita Fischer of West Hartford, Jack and Sherri Korduner of Norwich, and Lori and James Murray of West Hartford; his nine grandchildren, Jonathan and Rifka Sack of California, Marc Sack of West Hartford, Elizabeth Steinman of Florida, John Michael and Missy Korduner of Louisiana, Sarah Fischer of West Hartford, Daniel and Elizabeth Murray of West Hartford, Rebecca Korduner of Massachusetts, Brandon Murray of West Hartford, and Matthew Korduner of Niantic; and his four great-grandchildren, Noah and Logan Steinman of Florida, and Dovid and Doniel Sack of California. As the patriarch, he helped many members of his family immigrate to the United States from Russia through sponsorship. As a result, he leaves behind many cousins, nieces and nephews in the United States. He will be deeply missed. His family wishes to thank Hana and Farida for their steadfast care over the past few years. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 20, at 10 a.m. at Weinstein Mortuary in Hartford; burial will be at the United Synagogues of Greater Hartford Cemetery in Wethersfield. Mourners will be received following the funeral and on Wednesday and Thursday from 1 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. at 11 Morton Lane, West Hartford.

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From: Steven M. Zelman

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: April 20, 2014

My sympathy to the Korduner family. I fondly remember the barber shop on Albany Avenue. It was always on honor when Peter would let my brother or I sweep the hair from the floor. More than a barber he was a mensch. Be comforted in the years you all had together and in the memory of the respect the community has for him.

From: David I Brandwein

From West Hartford, Connecticut

Posted On: April 19, 2014

I remember Peter fondly. He cut my hair , and gave our son Matt, now 31 his first haircut. He kept the photo of Matt's first haircut on his wall for many years. He was a good man. May his memory be for a blessing.

From: Steven M. Zelman

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: April 20, 2014

My sympathy to the Korduner family. I fondly remember the barber shop on Albany Avenue. It was always on honor when Peter would let my brother or I sweep the hair from the floor. More than a barber he was a mensch. Be comforted in the years you all had together and in the memory of the respect the community has for him.

From: Richard Levy

From Bloomfield, Ct

Posted On: April 18, 2014

Dear Korduner family--So sorry for your loss.
Peter gave me and my twin brother our first haircut on Albany Avenue in 1949 until he retired in West Hartford.
Luckily because of Peter I still have a head of hair at 70 years young!!!

May Peter Korduner rest in peace--Richard

From: Elaine Dobrutsky

From Lake Worth, FL

Posted On: April 18, 2014

Peter was a "mensch." He will always be remembered. Gave my son, as he did to many other, his first haircut way back. May he rest in peace.

From: David & Lynne Eisenberg

From Deerfield Beach, FL

Posted On: April 18, 2014

To all of Peter's family, I first met him when I was only 6 years old as he used to come to our house on Bretton Rd. to cut my fathers hair and my 2 older brothers and mine. I was told he used to pull me out from under the bed to cut my hair. After we moved to Lyman Rd. he came to the house and did 5 hair cuts as my mother didn't drive and my father could not get us to the shop. He was my barber for most of my life. He was a wonderful man and I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him. He had a wonderful long life and you all must have great memories of him that you can think of for the rest of your lives. When I think of Peter the barber I always have a smile on my face. May he rest in peace. You have our deepest sympathy!!

From: Stacia and David Blake

From New York City, NY

Posted On: April 18, 2014

Cousin Peter was always the ultimate host!
The family would gather in his home and celebrate many holidays.
We remember driving to W Hartford for break the fast and having him send us home with his homemade pickles!
When young we would stop by the shop for a haircut.
His smile and laughter and funny stories will be remembered as well as his love of Family.
We will miss your spirit.
Love,
Stacy, David and Maddie

From: Roxi Golden Fried

From Oakland Park, FL

Posted On: April 18, 2014

So Very Sorry for your loss Sylvia, Lori, Anita, Jack & Families,Peter was a real
Mensch!!! They don't make them like him anymore!!! A lot of wonderful memories.
May he rest inPeace..
Love,
Roxi

From: Roberta & Harry Berry

From Bloomfield,, CT

Posted On: April 21, 2014

Dear Mrs. Korduner, Anita and Lori,

Our condolences to you and your family. We always remember Peter's smile whenever we saw him. How lucky you were to have him for so long.
Roberta & Harry

From: Marcia king

From Natick, Ma

Posted On: April 19, 2014

So sad to read about your dad's passing. What a long life he had! My thoughts are with your family. Marcia Fein King

From: Michael Jacobson

From Bradford, MA

Posted On: April 22, 2014

I have wonderful memories of your father cutting my hair and having a genuine interest in my life. He was a wonderful man.

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