Howard S. Greinetz, a philanthropist and major force in numerous Jewish organizations in Denver, passed away Jan. 24, 2014, in Denver. He was 88. Rabbis Steven Foster and Bruce Dollin and Cantor Martin Goldstein officiated at the Jan. 26 service at the HEA.
Interment followed at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
He was a very giving, generous and philanthropic man, said his wife Hyla. Charity was the most important value in his life. I will miss him so much.
Thanks Dad for always being there for us, said his children Teri, Steve and Linda, and for teaching us the importance of living life with integrity; about love, life, family and responsibility; and the importance of charity and Judaism.
You will forever be in our thoughts. We are so proud to be your children.
Mr. Greinetz was born April 6, 1925, in Denver. He attended Teller Elementary, Gove Junior and East High, and earned an accounting degree from DU.
Enlisting in the US Army at age 19, Mr. Greinetz fought in the Battle of the Bulge and liberated Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria. He was honorably discharged in 1945.
Following the war, he started a scrap metal business. After selling the company, he owned and operated Precious Metals. Despite his illness, Mr. Greinetz never retired and came to the business at least once a week.
He married Hyla Sperling Altman on March 12, 1970.
One of the founders of Shalom Park, Mr. Greinetz was past president of the JCC, a past president of the America-Israel Friendship League, active in the Federation and other Jewish organizations, and belonged to several boards.
Mr. Greinetz is survived by his wife Hyla Greinetz; children Teri Carnahan, Steve Greinetz and Linda Jones; stepchildren Carrie David, Mardi (Mike) Altman-Hass and Steve (Tracy) Altman; brother Earl Greinetz; grandchildren Lisa Carnahan, Sean (Florence) Carnahan, Jake, Hannah and Genevieve Greinetz, Tyler and Adam Jones, Brooke Gladstone and Kaila Haas, Sam and Henry Altman; and great-grandchildren Siena and Shoshana Carnahan.
Contributions may be made to the HEA or charity of choice.
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