COCONUT CREEK, FLORIDA – Albert J. Brunn, 100, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Born in Berlin, Germany, in 1924 to Martin and Hertha Brunn, Albert’s early life was shaped by the profound upheaval of his time. As antisemitism swept through Nazi Germany, his parents made the heart-wrenching decision to send him to safety. Following the horrors of Kristallnacht in 1938, Albert boarded the last Kindertransport out of Germany, finding refuge in England with his older sister, Lilly.
In war-time London, Albert found not only safety but love. He met and married Ursula Liffmann, a fellow German refugee, in December 1944. Their bond, forged in resilience and shared hope, remained strong throughout their lives.
After the war, Albert was reunited with his parents in the United States, where he began building a new life with Ursula. They eventually settled in Rochester then Buffalo, New York, where they raised their family. Albert held a variety of jobs before pursuing a career as a stock- broker, a profession that reflected his belief in the promise of his new country. He loved America for giving him the opportunity to live the American Dream and practice his Judaism freely.
In 2005, Albert and Ursula retired to Coconut Creek, Florida. Ursula passed away before him, but Albert continued to live a meaningful life focused on family and his commitment to Israel, the Jewish community, and his synagogues.
Albert is survived by his three devoted daughters: Miriam Brunn Ruberg (Archie), Ruth Snyder, and Naomi Brunnlehrman (Steven). He was affectionately known as “Papa” to his five grandchildren: Jeremy (Rebecca), Adina (Ben), Uri (Alice), Joshua, and Aaron. His greatest joys were his seven great-grandchildren: Aliza, Jonah, Eli, Noah, Raphael, Noam, and Mia.
A funeral service was held at Star of David Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Chapel in North Lauderdale, Fla. Albert Brunn’s life was a testament to hope and resilience. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Donations in his honor can be made to Temple Beth
Am in Margate, Fl., Masorti Foundation of Conservative Judaism in Israel, or Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America.