BDE: Shocking Passing of R’ Avrohom Moshe (Avremi) Melohn

Yitzy Fried

We regret to inform you of the untimely petirah of R’ Avremi Melohn of the West Side and Monsey. He suffered a heart attack in Monsey this afternoon, and was sadly niftar soon thereafter. He was in his 60’s.

The niftar was the son of the legendary Joseph and Martha Melohn, names that are so familiar to the community from their incredible philanthropy, and for the philanthropy that was continued after their passing in their memory.

Following in their footsteps, Avremi “had a heart of gold,” according to those who knew him, and “gave millions to tzedakah, often out of the limelight.”

The Melohn’s were pillars of the West Side community, and the niftar was likewise a prominent figure of the community, davening for decades in the Boyaner Shtiebel, and was deeply involved in supporting the West Side Community Kollel.

In recent years, the Melohn’s moved to the Forshay area, where R’ Avremi davened at Kehillas Bais Avraham and was once again a pillar of the community. He supported the mikvah in the area, as well as donating the Hatzolah garage in Forshay.

He tragically suffered a massive heart attack today, and was niftar in Monsey.

The levaya will take place at Ohr Samayach in Monsey at 5:30 today, giving a kovod acharon to an individual who has given so much to the community with so much selflessness over so many years.

Yehi zichro baruch.