Joseph Kesselman

Kesselman, Joseph age 98, of Rockleigh, on July 27, 2015. He was born in New York and served his country proudly in the Army during WWII. Mr. Kesselman distinguished himself with the many outstanding and heroic actions that he has been recognized for among them, on 2 separate missions he singularly captured one group of 45 German Soldiers and another 19 for which he was given each time a Bronze Star Oak Leaf Cluster Medal. Because of these heroics there was a documentary made of him in 2005 for public television, specifically channel 13. He was Owner/Operator of Eskay Textiles, a company he founded in Brooklyn, NY. Beloved husband of the late Rea nee; Rosen. Devoted father of Donald Kesselman and his wife Arlene, Burton Kesselman and his wife Nancy and Michael Kesselman and his wife Madeline. Cherished grandfather of 7. Loving great grandfather of 11. Service Thursday in Wellwood Cemetery at 11:30 AM.
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