For 49 years cantor at Park Slope, Brooklyn synagogue Congregation Beth Elohim for many years. Reputedly from Kremanchug or Mohilev, Ukraine. He came to the U.S. in July 1886. His wife Jennie SHOOP / SHARP (1870-1954) was from Elizavetgrad, where Radnitz was educated. They were married 1888 in Manhattan. He was a close family friend of my ancestors (Siebels). Was a soloist with the Metropolitan Opera for three years under Anton Seidl. His father was Selman Radnitz (Radnizky) and his mother Lahra. His birthname was likely Radnizky (as on his 1888 marriage record).
His NY Times obit says he was survived by his widow Jennie, three sons:
* Samuel Jr. (b. June 1891- Apr. 1963),
* Fred S. (1895-1971; m. Lillyan BONOFF)
*Harry (1898-1988, m. Estelle M.),
and two daughters:
* Minnie RADNITZ IGNATOFF (1889-1971)
* Anna RADNITZ BUTLER (b. abt. 1893).
He died at his residence at the Hotel Ansonia (73rd St. and Broadway).
His NY Times obit says he was survived by his widow Jennie, three sons:
* Samuel Jr. (b. June 1891- Apr. 1963),
* Fred S. (1895-1971; m. Lillyan BONOFF)
*Harry (1898-1988, m. Estelle M.),
and two daughters:
* Minnie RADNITZ IGNATOFF (1889-1971)
* Anna RADNITZ BUTLER (b. abt. 1893).
He died at his residence at the Hotel Ansonia (73rd St. and Broadway).
For 49 years cantor at Park Slope, Brooklyn synagogue Congregation Beth Elohim for many years. Reputedly from Kremanchug or Mohilev, Ukraine. He came to the U.S. in July 1886. His wife Jennie SHOOP / SHARP (1870-1954) was from Elizavetgrad, where Radnitz was educated. They were married 1888 in Manhattan. He was a close family friend of my ancestors (Siebels). Was a soloist with the Metropolitan Opera for three years under Anton Seidl. His father was Selman Radnitz (Radnizky) and his mother Lahra. His birthname was likely Radnizky (as on his 1888 marriage record).
His NY Times obit says he was survived by his widow Jennie, three sons:
* Samuel Jr. (b. June 1891- Apr. 1963),
* Fred S. (1895-1971; m. Lillyan BONOFF)
*Harry (1898-1988, m. Estelle M.),
and two daughters:
* Minnie RADNITZ IGNATOFF (1889-1971)
* Anna RADNITZ BUTLER (b. abt. 1893).
He died at his residence at the Hotel Ansonia (73rd St. and Broadway).
His NY Times obit says he was survived by his widow Jennie, three sons:
* Samuel Jr. (b. June 1891- Apr. 1963),
* Fred S. (1895-1971; m. Lillyan BONOFF)
*Harry (1898-1988, m. Estelle M.),
and two daughters:
* Minnie RADNITZ IGNATOFF (1889-1971)
* Anna RADNITZ BUTLER (b. abt. 1893).
He died at his residence at the Hotel Ansonia (73rd St. and Broadway).
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