Rubin Katz Obituary

Age - 100

September 11, 2023

Long Branch, NJ

Rubin Katz, age 100 of Red Bank, passed away on September 8, 2023. He served honorably in the US Army where he met his war bride, Yolanda. All services are private. The family invites you to leave a letter of condolence by selecting the Tribute/Guestbook link above.

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