Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Sheldon Jack Krys, z”l, who passed away Friday Oct. 18 at the age of 90.

Sheldon is survived by his children Wendy Calvert (Scott), Madeleine Menashe (Jack) and Susan Krys (Ken Bocam) and grandchildren, Ella Krys Menashe and Edouard “Teddy” Bocam. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 50 years, Doris Krys (née de Hemptinne), z”l, and his sister, Sylvia Krys Nudelman, z”l.

Sheldon was laid to rest on Wednesday, Oct. 23, in Olney, Md.

Donations in his memory can be directed to the Senior Living Foundation of the American Foreign Service or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.