Submitted by Paul Grossman’s family

Paul A. Grossman of Longwood passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018, at the age of 83. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was predeceased by his mother, Sylvia Schluger Grossman, who died when he was six years old, and his parents, Henry and Sylvia Schwartz Grossman, who raised him.

After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., he moved to Plainview, N.Y., where he pursued a career in sales. In 1969, he relocated to Maitland, Fla.

Paul was a strong supporter of Jewish Family Services, as well as his temple, Congregation of Reform Judaism, where he served two terms as president.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Grossman; children, Sandy Grossman (Richard Berkowitz) of Miami, Felecia (Brent) Ziegler of Orlando, Jennifer Kahn of North Andover, Mass., and Jeremy Kahn (Jennifer Marin) of Pittsburgh, Pa .; and 10 grandchildren—Bari Pasternack; Louis and Hannah Berkowitz, Eli and Brian Ziegler; Michael, Naomi and Owen Raizin; and Aaron and Sophie Kahn, all of whom will miss their “Poppie.”

He also will be missed by his family and friends and everyone in the community who knew him.