Nathan B. (Nate) Feld, formerly of Denver, passed away March 31, 2009, in Palm Beach, Fla. He was two weeks shy of celebrating his 90th birthday.
Nate will be fondly remembered for his generosity, his love for his family, his obsession with golf and amateur photography, and his unforgettable smile, the family said.
Mr. Feld was born in 1919 in Matsiv, Poland, the youngest of 10 children. The son of a sofer, he grew up in a traditional Orthodox home, dividing his time between Hebrew school and working in the towns limestone pits to help support his family.
At age 18, he immigrated to Denver where he worked in various jobs until the outbreak of WW II.
He enlisted in the US Air Force and rose to the rank of sergeant. During the war, he was stationed in Europe, the Middle East and the Soviet Union.
In 1949, he married Esther Littman. They were together until her death in 1991.
After the war Mr. Feld purchased the Cactus Bar, the first of many bars and nightclubs he owned and operated until the late 1970s. He also owned the Aurora Lounge and worked in real estate investments.
Nate will be remembered for his quiet but immeasurable largess and unending philanthropy to the Denver Jewish community, as well as his generosity to family members, friends or anyone in need of a helping hand, the family said.
Mr. Feld, who lost 27 family members in the Holocaust when German troops massacred nearly 5,000 Jews in his hometown, return to Matsiv in 1998 to pay tribute to his family.
His painful journey was the subject of the documentary, A Time to Heal.
Mr. Feld is survived by his second wife Betty Sue; his sons Steve (Barbara) and Sandy (Lisa) and daughter Sherry; and eight grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his son Gary earlier this year.
Contributions may be made to Temple Beth El, 2815 N. Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, FL 33407.
