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Glauber Family Obituary
Isaac Abraham, who serves as a spokesman for the family's Orthodox Jewish community, said the child died around 5:30 a.m.
Police were searching for the driver of a BMW and a passenger who fled on foot after slamming into a livery cab, killing the young pregnant woman and her husband.
"This guy's a coward and he should pay his price," said Abraham, adding that the community wants a homicide prosecution.
Nachman and Raizy Glauber, both 21, were looking forward to welcoming their first child into their tight-knit community of Orthodox Jews.
The horrific crash happened in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn as the couple headed to a hospital.
The engine of the livery car ended up in the backseat, where Raizy Glauber, who was seven months pregnant, was sitting before she was ejected, Abraham said. Her body landed under a parked tractor-trailer, said witnesses who raced to the scene after the crash. Nachman Glauber was pinned in the car, and emergency workers had to cut off the roof to get him out, witnesses said.
The Glaubers both were pronounced dead at hospitals, and the medical examiner said they died of blunt-force trauma. Doctors had delivered the baby by cesarean section.
Neighbors and friends said the boy weighed only about 4 pounds. The Glaubers' livery cab driver was treated for minor injuries at the hospital and was later released. Both the driver of the BMW and a passenger fled and were being sought, police said.
Meanwhile, police said the registered owner of the BMW, who was not in the car, was charged with insurance fraud. Police said Takia Walk, 29, was arrested Sunday. They did not have any details regarding the charge.
On Saturday, Raizy Glauber "was not feeling well, so they decided to go" to the hospital, said Sara Glauber, Nachman Glauber's cousin. Abraham said the Glaubers called a car service because they didn't own a car, which is common for New Yorkers.
The Glaubers were married about a year ago and had begun a life together in Williamsburg, where Raizy Glauber grew up in a prominent Orthodox Jewish rabbinical family, Sara Glauber said.
Raised north of New York City in Monsey, N.Y., and part of a family that founded a line of clothing for Orthodox Jews, Nachman Glauber was studying at a rabbinical college nearby, said his cousin.
Brooklyn is home to the largest community of ultra-Orthodox Jews outside Israel, more than 250,000. The community has strict rules governing clothing, social customs and interaction with the outside world. Men wear dark clothing that includes a long coat and a fedora-type hat and often have long beards and ear locks.
Jewish law calls for burial of the dead as soon as possible, and hours after their deaths, the Glaubers were mourned by at least 1,000 people at a funeral outside the Congregation Yetev Lev D'Satmar synagogue.
Afterward, the cars carrying the bodies left and headed to Monsey, where another service was planned in Nachman Glauber's hometown.
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Memories and Condolences
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584 Entries
Linda Sisan
September 25, 2013
I am thinking of your family today, and feeling so saddened by the loss of your loved ones. The scripture at Ecclesiastes 9:11, comes to mind. Also,may,"the God of all comfort", be with you.
May 25, 2013
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Allyn Brown
April 13, 2013
Glauber family
I am sorry to hear of this tragedy. May God's love for you be seen during this ordeal.
M Y
March 30, 2013
My condolences go out to the Glauber family. Just please know that God is the hearer of all prayers and WILL hear your prayers.
George Lohmann
March 15, 2013
My heart goes out to you all for such a terrible loss...May G-d console your hearts with the joy of their remembrance...George Lohmann, Midland TX
Sandi H.
March 14, 2013
I didn't know the family but my heart was very saddened when reading what happened to them. May you all rest in peace.
March 12, 2013
Our condolences to the Glauber Family. Our hearts go out to you and we will keep you in our prayers as you grieve the loss of your family members.
Rebecca Shames
March 12, 2013
I wish you the greates comfort and three name sakes in the future of people who will be great, wonderful people.
Judy Ahrens
March 12, 2013
R.I.P.
c johns
March 11, 2013
Never forgotten
March 11, 2013
Heaven needed 3. More angels.....
March 11, 2013
3 more angels.....
KEN&MARY O'DANIEL
March 10, 2013
WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO THE GLAUBER FAMILY,FRIENDS,&ALL WHO KNEW THE GLAUBER FAMILY.
Felicia M
March 10, 2013
To the family and friends of this beautiful family, I pray God's peace and comfort in the loss of these three souls. God called them to live with him an eternity in heaven. Blessings and love are sent to you. My DEEPEST condolences.
Donnie Joyner
March 9, 2013
We have a Great Comforter in Jesus Christ! We can all rest in Him.
P Dupont
March 9, 2013
G-d bless
Cynthia
March 9, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Don Randall
March 9, 2013
Very sorry for the lost of your loved ones and may all be comforted together and with the God of prayer at Psalms 65:2
T W
March 9, 2013
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort from our Heavenly Father.
March 9, 2013
May the family rest in peace. What atragic loss. May those find great hope in the Scriptures.
Tina Morgan
March 8, 2013
with deepest sympathies to the family during your time of grief PSaLm 46 verse 1 says God is for us a refuge and a strengths a help that is to be found doing difficult time May yahweh provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead. Tina Los Angeles
Pat Smeal
March 8, 2013
I don't know the Glaubers and I live in South Carolina, but my heart goes out to the family. Those responsible will answer to God....may the family find comfort in their memories of the young couple.
Annie Beckerle
March 8, 2013
Shalom. May peace settle in your hearts..
Allen Riley
March 8, 2013
I am very sorry for the loss of such innocent individuals who were looking forward to celebrating the most enjoyable occasion. God bless them and their families .
ANNE WADELL
March 8, 2013
So very sorry for the lost of three innocent people. My you receive all the Lord blessing and heal your broken hearts.
K. Kuras
March 8, 2013
So very sad. Prayers and more prayers.
March 8, 2013
Ft Myers, Florida
D.JEAN BAR
March 8, 2013
SORRY FOR THE LOSS . WILL PRAY FOR BOTH FAMILIES
Woodard Family
March 8, 2013
To the Glauber Family, I send our deepest sympathies, and prayers. May you find comfort in their memories.
Catherine Knowles
March 8, 2013
Such a tragedy! May your light shine on in your new home with G_d! Your little family surely was a blessing to the world, but taken too soon.
Renee Martinez
March 8, 2013
May Hashem bless and comfort the living and rejoice in the faithful who have departed from you. For is there any thing more noble than obeying and living in the law? A rabbinical student and his faithful wife and child will surely be blessed.
michelle
March 8, 2013
Dearest Glauber Family,
May the great and merciful God of all comfort strengthen and console your hearts at this time.
Roslyn Ethridge
March 8, 2013
May the family rest in peace.
Tina Mast
March 8, 2013
I am so sorry for your all loss
Jean Yontz
March 7, 2013
Heartfelt sympathy to all of the Glauber family. May Yahweh console your hearts and hold you close to His.
In deepest sympathy and prayer,
Jean Yontz
khristina Harris
March 7, 2013
Sorry for ur loss. I will keep ur family in my prayes always.
In Loving Memory Of The Glaubers & Baby Boy-Jeff & Janice(Independence, Mo)
Jeff & Janice Eble
March 7, 2013
Glauber Family & Friends, We are so sorry for the loss of this young couple, and their baby son. God give you love, peace, comfort, and strength during this time of loss in your lives. Love & Prayers,
TRT
March 7, 2013
How VERY SAD,my heart is broken over such a terrible tragedy,May they rest in eternal peace.
March 7, 2013
God bless the family .you.are in my prayes
Patricia Herrmann
March 7, 2013
This has filled the entire USA with heartfelt pain for this family. Please know we morn with you at this horrible tradgety. I send my love to your family with love.
Erica Salazar
March 7, 2013
How terrible!! Prayers and thoughts going to the families affected.. At least they're happy in heaven now.. God bless them...
DAVE FRANK
March 7, 2013
WOW ITS SO SCARY MAY HASHEM BLESS THE WHOLE FAMILY
Rachel
March 7, 2013
god has gained three beautiful angels. i pray for the glauber family. god must have had other plans for them up in heaven you are in my thoughts and prayers. rest in peace glauber family
John Butler
March 7, 2013
As the crocuses
Vanish into a blizzard,
A relevant sigh.
John R. Butler, Jr.
Lesli Lytle
March 7, 2013
I am so sorry for your devastating loss. I can only imagine your pain. May Hashem hold you dear in His hands and heal your heart. Blessings to you and your family and community.
Laurel Reeve
March 7, 2013
Words cannot express my sadness over this tragic loss. My sincere sympathies and prayers for the family and friends of the Glauber family. May they eternally rest in peace together.
Lesa Canen
March 7, 2013
My heart is sad that your lives were taken at such a time as this. May you find peace with the Lord, who's timing is perfect - even when we can't understand.
Terry Family
March 7, 2013
To the Glauber Family and those they love: I am truly sorry you are having to endure such a horrific trial. Taking a single life is like destroying an entire world and this person(s) took three lives in one moment. Even though knowing death is a natural process it does not make it any easier. Our deaths, like our lives, have meaning and we look forward to a world to come, where those who have lived a worthy life will be rewarded. Your loved ones will not be forgotten.
Deb Rondeau
March 7, 2013
My heart broke when i read this story i have to beleive that they are in the arms of the lord
March 7, 2013
So much sadness & tragedy in the world...
May the three of them rest in peace
Heather Spadaro
March 7, 2013
My prayers are with the family that have to suffer the loss of their loved ones.
Alvilde
March 7, 2013
To the loved ones of the Glauber Family,
I am so sadden for your loss of your three family members. May the God who loves you give you His peace and comfort as you grieve.
E, Cade
March 7, 2013
So Sorry for Your Loss.May the love of your family and friends bring you a degree of comfort.
Mimi Simpson
March 7, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this terrible time in your life..Hold on tight to God's hand. He won't let you down...
Stephen Richer
March 7, 2013
No words can describe the pain felt nationally for this tragic loss. As someone with family in CHB, it is clear that this would have been just the beginning of a growing, beautiful, and inspired family. May their memories continue to generate understanding and love in their family, their community, and throughout our country.
March 7, 2013
My sympathy to the family of this beautiful young couple and baby. What a terrible tragedy. However, there is a wonderful hope awaiting all those sleeping ion death.
March 7, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the Glauber family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Patricia Robison
March 7, 2013
Please know my prayers are with all of you.I hope that God brings you comfort during this trying time.
bea
March 7, 2013
Our hearts and prayers go out to you in the time of loss.
Karen Riley
March 7, 2013
God bless you and all your family. You are in my heart and my prayers.
Rebecca
March 7, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Cheryl Landin
March 7, 2013
I am very sorry for the loss of your family. My heart goes out to all or you. The pain and grief that follows one death seems unbearable and to know that you all are feeling the pain and grief three times all at once is beyond understanding unless one has experienced. My heart really aches for your family.
I pray God will give you all the comfort that you need and the strength to endure this horrific tragedy.
I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come.
Cheryl Landin
Valiree Stine
March 7, 2013
My deepest sympathies for your family in this time of loss.
Alison Petersen
March 7, 2013
Although I do not know you personally, my prayers and thoughts go out to you at this very sad time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days to come. Those we love, are never really gone....for they remain in our hearts....ALWAYS.
Tom and Lorrie Hirko
March 7, 2013
There are no words for this tragic event. My heartfelt prayers go out to you, Glauber Family! May God be with you and give you comfort!
Lisa Herchick
March 7, 2013
Beautiful lives cut short by a horrible tragedy! May all three of you rest in peace together.
March 7, 2013
God Bless...
March 7, 2013
I SEND MY AHAVA AND MY NEECHUM TO YOUR EHRLICHAH MISHPACHA.MY GRANDFATHER,MORRIS GINSBERG WAS A CLOSE CHAVER TO RAV AMNON TAUB ZTL'AND HELPED HIM WHEN HE CAME TO BALTIMORE.I AM R'JOEL GINSBERG AND HOPE HASHEM WILL GIVE YOU THE DAAS AND BINAH THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT Z'[email protected]
Larry & Gail Peters
March 7, 2013
Our prayers goes out to all the families and friends of this dear couple. Earths loss is heavens gain.
MRS ERNESTINE DORSEY
March 7, 2013
MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY......FROM [email protected]
karen webster-robinson
March 7, 2013
there aren't words to express the sympathy for this couple and their son the family has my sincere condolence
Lynn Morris
March 7, 2013
How sad it is that these lives came to such tragic ends at such young ages, and a baby that never got the chance to experience life or the love of it's parents. There is a reason for eveeyrhing....there is always a plan, and each one of us is placed on this Earth with a mission to carry out in God's Plan; the Glauber's must have completed theirs. I extend my deepet sympathies to the family and friends of the Glauber's, and may God wrap you all in His tender care, and bring you all peace.
Beth Repeta
March 7, 2013
My Prayers are with the Family.
carol lute
March 7, 2013
So sorry for your loss.
jeanne
March 7, 2013
Our hearts go out to you for your loss of your beloved family,in this world they blessed everyone they met their memory will live forever.
March 7, 2013
Rest in Peace.
Dan and Janet
March 7, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Glauber Family and the their entire community. I will pray that all involved find comfort and peace as only the Good G-D can give.
Rachelle C
March 7, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. It's terrible. We pray the God of all comfort (Exodus 3:15) is with you at this time. We look forward to the time when HE will bring our loved ones back to life.
March 7, 2013
So sorry for your loss.The lord must have had other plans for this young family. I'll keep you in my prayers. June, Ga.
Michelle
March 7, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Glauber family and friends. I am very sorry for your loss.
TLC
March 7, 2013
My heart aches for the family! My deepest condolences to you. God promises to hear the prayer of those stripped of everything. (Ps 102:17) You are in my prayers as well.
karen walker
March 7, 2013
I can't even understand why this happened...God Bless You
March 7, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
March 7, 2013
God's Angels have reunited. Peace will come - although it will take time - God bless this family that has left us and their family who is still here. Peace be with you.
Deirdre aronson
March 7, 2013
My prayers for your beautiful family are heartfelt. I know that at this painful point in time sympathy crosses all boundaries. I wish you all peace. Shalom! (I hope that is correct!)
Cynthia Goble
March 7, 2013
Life on earth is only a moment compared to eternity. Eternity is forever. . . forever love, forever kindness, forever joy & peace.
May this time of mourning be met through comfort & prayer of those that love you.
BRENDA POSTELL
March 7, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JP Phelan
March 7, 2013
Even though I don't know you, your loss is profound to me. Rest in Peace.
March 7, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this terrible time in your life...they are now with the lord..May god Bless you.
carol pack a friend from the newspaper
March 7, 2013
So sad. May God help ease the families pain.
In Loving Memory Of Raizy & Nachman Glauber-Jeff & Janice(Independence, Mo)
March 7, 2013
khristina harris
March 7, 2013
May God be with u. We are praying for ur family always.always
Carole
March 7, 2013
My heart goes out to your family.
March 7, 2013
Gone too soon. May G-d be with you.
Wanda
March 7, 2013
May G-d be with the Glauber Family. A sad story with a happy ending. All three in heaven. Shalom.
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