Annette Deakter OF BLESSED MEMORY
Presented by The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Annette Deakter OF BLESSED MEMORY
Our mother, Annette Deakter, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1927, the daughter of Frances and Max Gross. She had three sisters and one brother. Mom met and married our father, Morris Deakter, in 1945 and had two children, Marsha and Cheryl.
We were raised in the Jewish faith, going to Sunday school and Hebrew school. We always celebrated the Jewish holidays with both sides of our family, leaving us with beautiful memories. In 1958, the four of us moved to South Florida. Our parents immediately became active members in a synagogue in North Miami formally known as Monticello Park, which later became Beth Torah. They generously donated the synagogue’s social hall as a show of support and commitment. Our mother joined various Jewish organizations and contributed her time, energy, and financial support as well. She had a deep connection to Zionism and Israel as she had cousins who had survived the Holocaust and later moved to Israel. Over her lifetime, our parents visited Israel at least thirty times—always
with deep devotion. As a result of these journeys, our mom helped Magen David Adom with generous contributions. Her love for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and all the important things Federation accomplishes led her to become a strong supporter. She was especially proud to wear the Lion of Judah pin. Our mom, Annette Deakter, enjoyed
being a hostess for events at her home for Federation that included members, rabbis, and dignitaries. She was actively engaged in raising money for various Jewish organizations. Her memorable holiday celebrations with her children and grandchildren created a legacy unto itself. Our mom imparted her love of Judaism and her love for Israel and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation to her family. Unfortunately, our beautiful mother,
Annette Deakter, passed away on February 11, 2009. But, her legacy will live on with her entire family. She was a visionary who believed that Jewish people should learn from the past to keep Judaism alive in schools, home, community, and the world. Story written by Annette’s daughters, Cheryl and Marsha Deakter
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