Edward Austin

January 24, 1928 - January 21, 2021

Edward Austin died on January 20th. He was born on January 24, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York to Lottie and Morris Austin, their second child after daughter Terry (who passed away in 2009). After high school, he enlisted in the Army Air Force and was stationed in Japan after the end of the war. He was discharged with the rank of Sergeant in 1947. After the Army, he enrolled in Stephens Hoboken Institute of Technology graduating in 1954 with a Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering. Right after graduation he started a 37 year career with Western Electric, retiring in 1998. He married Elaine Servetar in January, 1951. They had two children Phyllis and Neil. In 1962, Ed was transferred to Sunnyvale and the family settled in San Mateo. Ed and Elaine both became actively involved with Peninsula Temple Beth El. Ed served as president of the Temple as well as the

Brotherhood.

Elaine passed away in 1990. In June 1993, Ed married Janet Jacobs Michels. Together they lived in Burlingame for 11 years before moving to The Stratford in San Mateo. Due to declining health issues, his last four years were spent at Complete Senior Living Board and Care Home in San Mateo. Our thanks and gratitude go out to Vivian and her team who took such good care of Ed.

Ed is survived by his wife Janet. His children Phyllis Parola (Ken), Neil (Tom Burtch), step-daughters Karen Barich and Debbie Capetz (John). Also survived by his grandchildren Sarah Tobler (Scott), Angela Barich, Jeff Barich and Emma Capetz. He also leaves behind two great-grandsons Elliot and Miles Tobler as well several nieces and nephews.