Elias Cala's Obituary
Elias Cala, 96, of Beachwood, Ohio, beloved husband of the late Ethel, father of Joseph (Paula), Dr. Debora (Ron) Reinitz, Steven (Terri), grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 11, passed away on March 29, 2014 and was buried in Jerusalem, Israel. Born in Poland, he survived the holocaust and lived in Cleveland since his arrival in the U.S. in 1949. He worked for many years in the retail furniture business and was a member of Kol Israel and the Green Road Synagogue. Friends who wish may contribute in his memory to Chabad of Solon, 5570 Harper Rd, Solon, Ohio, 44139, or to the charity of your choice.
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