Lillian Radinsky passed away on July 7, 2014 surrounded by her family, in Seattle, at the age of 99-1/2. Lillian was born to Abe and Anna Silver in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. on January 5, 1915. She grew up in Chicago and lived in Florida, New York, Houston and Seattle.
Lillian received a full scholarship to the University of Chicago at the age of 16, but she regretfully had to decline the offer in order to go to work in the depths of the Depression to support her family. She also worked at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1933. Lillian moved to Seattle in 1934 with her parents and sister Florence.
Lillian married Jack Radinsky in Seattle in 1935. Lillian and Jack had five children, Joseph, Sara, David, Miriam and Moshe. Lillian was a founder of the Jewish Community Center in downtown Seattle. Lillian was also active in the PTA of the Seattle Talmud Torah as well as being active in Mizrachi (AMIT) Women. Lillian later worked for AMIT, traveling across North America, establishing new chapters and raising funds. Lillian was a champion of many Jewish causes and the State of Israel, which she visited frequently.
Lillian is preceded in death by her husband Jack, her sister Florence Maslan, her son Moshe Radinsky, her daughter Miriam Renna, her grandson Joshua Friedland and her granddaughter Devorah Urkowitz. She is survived by her children, Rabbi Joseph (Juliette z’’l), Sara (Paul Friedland), Rabbi David (Barbara) and son in-law Tom Renna, she is also survived by her grandchildren Dena Radinsky, Noah Friedland, Eliezer Radinsky, Tova Cooper, Shira Yosher, Rebecca Cohen, Moshe Friedland, Moshe Radinsky, Daniel Renna, Rachel Pinchot, Jeremy Renna, Shoshana Radinsky, Elizabeth Renna, Benzion Radinsky and Chana Radinsky, 47 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, her beloved nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends.
The family wishes to thank her caregivers Fe Lantajo and Eva Bacani and all of the caring staff at the Summit at First Hill.
Donations may be made in Lillian’s memory to AMIT Women, The Summit at First Hill, or any other charity of the donor’s choice.