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Anita and Ronald z”l Wornick sat for this interview in 2014. May his memory be for a blessing.
Over many years, Ronald and Anita Wornick touched the worlds of art, medical research, education, and Jewish philanthropy through gifts that made a difference in the lives of many. But few of their gifts have meant as much to them personally as the Harry & Florence Wornick Endowment Fund for Youth Loans, which they established at JFCS as a tribute to Ron’s parents. The fund supports the education of promising students.
Harry & Florence Wornick z”l
“My reverence for my father is beyond containment,” said Ron, a pioneer in the food industry. “He was a self-taught Russian Jewish immigrant who learned English by reading the newspapers and worked hard as a carpenter his entire life. He tried to retire many times, but he was happier working.”
What also brought joy to Harry Wornick’s life was helping friends, family, and neighbors in need through loans. His generous nature and values are behind the Harry & Florence Wornick Endowment Fund. “My father had a deep respect for education,” said Ron, who held degrees from Tufts and MIT. “He was a warm man whose flame continues to inspire me.”
Now his name and his legacy continue. Through the opportunities his fund creates in the lives of countless others from generation to generation, his family is making our community stronger—one life at a time.
Anita & Ronald z”l Wornick
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