Rose Girone, believed to be the oldest known Holocaust survivor, has passed away at a nursing home in Bellmore, New York, according to her family and the Claims Conference, a Jewish organization that aids Holocaust survivors. Girone was eight months pregnant when her husband was arrested and sent to Buchenwald. After his release, the family escaped from Breslau, Germany, to Shanghai. Her daughter described her as strong, resilient, and wise, capable of solving any problem. Currently, approximately 245,000 Holocaust survivors remain, with around 14,000 living in New York. Girone died on Monday.
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Rose Girone, recognized as one of the oldest known survivors of the Holocaust, has passed away, as confirmed by her family and a Jewish organization dedicated to ensuring compensation for Holocaust survivors on Thursday.
At the time her husband was arrested and deported to the Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp, Girone was eight months pregnant, according to a social media announcement from the non-profit Claims Conference.
The organization reported that she died on Monday, with CNN revealing on Thursday that her passing occurred at a nursing home in Bellmore, New York.
Following her husband’s release, the family escaped Breslau, Germany, and made their way to Shanghai, as noted by the New York-based Claims Conference.
“She was a remarkable woman, full of resilience. She thrived despite the most dreadful circumstances,” stated her daughter, Holocaust survivor Reha Bennicasa.
“She always had a clear mind and practical wisdom. There was never an issue too big for her to help me with — not from childhood onward,” her daughter added.
It is estimated that approximately 245,000 Holocaust survivors are still living, with around 14,000 residing in New York, according to the Claims Conference.
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