Abraham Ehrenhaus ’45

Abraham Ehrenhaus ’45, of Providence; Jan. 22. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II and completing his degree at Brown, he joined his father’s business, American Wallpaper Co., which he helped to grow. After retiring, he took on leadership positions with Union Savings Bank, including serving as chair of the board for many years. He volunteered in the community, was chair of the Fall River Red Cross, helped found the Fall River Soup Kitchen, and was involved with the Fall River Historical Society and the Marine Museum. He enjoyed reading and solving the New York Times crossword puzzle, collecting stamps, and playing the flute, which for years he played with the New Bedford Symphony and the Swansea Community Band. He is survived by three daughters, two sons-in-law, six grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.