Henry Abuza

Please See Funeral Notice Below on: Henry Abuza Please Publish in the: Sarasota Herald

Run Date: October 22, 2009 Thursday PHOTO: No Please e-mail me the cost of the notice as soon as possible. Thank you for your assistance and please call if you have any questions.

Segal Funeral Home 3909 Henderson Boulevard Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 874-3330

ABUZA, Henry, died Saturday, October 17, 2009. Henry was born in Hartford, CT. and lived in Vernon, CT where he was an active member of his community. In his last years he lived in West Hartford, CT and Longboat Key. He was involved in Democratic politics. He helped to establish the first Civil Rights commission in Vernon. He mentored a lot of young people who worked for him and helped them to learn skills that would benefit them in their future lives. He built apartments of innovative design and helped many people to live with dignity and grace. He was the catalyst for family gatherings. Family times were most important to him. Henry is survived by his wife, Florence (Robins) Abuza, two Abuza daughters, Barbara (Les) Hyman, Susan (Gautam) Ghosh, three Robins sons, Larry (Maria), Ron (Lora) and Jeffrey Robins, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Zack (Maizie) Abuza, brother-in-law, Daniel Alpert, five nieces and nephews and their children. Private services will be held. An on-line guestbook is available at segalfuneralhome.com.