Southbury

Abraham Tafler, 93, of The Watermark died in his home. Mr. Tafler is survived by his wife Claire Stambler Tafler. He was born on June 7, 1917 in New York City, son of the late Harry and Celia (Safier) Tafler. Mr. Tafler started his career as a lab assistant at the Brooklyn Technical High School, later was a science teacher in Manhattan at Junior High School 120, was an Assistant Principal in The Bronx and in Queens, and retired as an elementary school Principal in Brooklyn, after 35 years of service. Previously from Flushing, New York, Mr. Tafler and his wife moved to Southbury in 1985, where they became members of Temple B'nai Israel.

Besides his wife, Mr. Tafler is survived by two sons, David I. Tafler of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Michael Philip Tafler and his wife Kitty Macey of Oswego, New York, a sister Dorothy Meyer of Schenectady, New York, two grandchildren Keagan and Katrina, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Samuel Tafler.

Burial will be held in the Knollwood Cemetery, Queens, New York.

Memorials: Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Temple B'nai Israel or the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708.

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Funeral: B'nai Israel

Services: Funeral services will be held in the Temple B'Nai Israel, 444 Main Street North, Southbury, Connecticut on Friday, March 18th, 2011 at 10: 00 AM.