Mr. Yuda Backer
Mr. Yuda Backer, a lifetime resident of Crown Heights and a prominent philanthropist, passed away Thursday, 22 Nissan 5780. Mr. Yuda Backer, a lifetime resident of Crown Heights and a prominent philanthropist, passed away early Thursday morning, 22 Nissan 5780. Mr. Backer was a successful businessman who was a supporter of many Jewish and Chabad causes. He is survived by his wife Ruthe Backer and by his son Shmuli (Miami Beach) and his son Shimmy (Crown Heights) and grandchildren.He is also survived by his siblings Mrs. Sarah Fischman (Lawrence), Mrs. Riva Denburg (Miami Beach), Mrs. Kayla Kendall (Montreal) and Mrs. Rochel Chazanow (Los Angeles).