Alexander Flikier, 99

PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. – Alexander Flikier died at his home in Pembroke Pines, Fla. on Dec. 28, 2015. He was married to the late Renee (Lenczewska) Flikier for 40 years, surviving her by 20 years. He was the son of the late Hershel and Feige Leah (Kornblit) Flikier.

Alex was the devoted and cherished father of Henri Flikier of Barrington and his wife Ann Miller, and of Cecile Goldfarb of Brooklyn, N.Y. He was the loving and adored grandfather of Liana and Rebecca and beloved uncle of Bernard Flikier of Düsseldorf and Dr. Henri Flikier of Paris. He was the brother of the late Lova Flikier of Paris and of several other siblings who perished during the Shoah. He is also survived by his friend Celia Behnke.

Alex was born outside of Warsaw, Poland, and survived the Holocaust through ingenuity and daring: walking to the Eastern Front from Warsaw, then serving in the Soviet army. He lived in Germany and then the United States, becoming an American citizen before moving to France to marry his beloved Renee. He moved his family to New York in 1970, where he lived until he retired to Florida in 1982. Alex spoke six languages despite having limited formal education.

He worked as a clothing designer in Paris and New York. In his retirement he volunteered at Memorial Hospital in Pembroke Pines, logging over 10,000 hours and receiving numerous recognitions for his service. He was well-loved in his community in Florida as well as in his son’s in Rhode Island for his warm and friendly personality. He found his way into the hearts of all who knew him, including his devoted caretakers: Maccia, Rose and Janice.

Contributions in his memory can be made to the Goodman Jewish Family Services in Plantation, Fla., the Louis and Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry, or the charity of your choice.