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We regret to inform you of the petirah of Reb Mordechai Schwartz, z"l, a resident of Boro Park for more than sixty years and a legend of Yiras shomayim and ehrlichkeit. He was 93 years of age. 

The niftar was born in the town of Malden, Massachusetts, to his father Rav Tzvi Zev Schwartz, a chassidisher Yid who was known for his varemkeit and deep ehrlichkeit. He was known as the "Maldener Rebbe," and illuminated the town of Malden and its surroundings in the 1930's. Sadly Rav Tzvi Zev passed away in the year 1941, leaving eight year old Mordechai orphaned. 

His mother sent him early on to Yeshiva Torah Vodaath where he became tethered to his rebbi, Rav Shraga Feivel Mendelowitz, with heart and soul. He learned much from him, and retained memories from his illustrious Rebbi for life. He later entered Yeshivas Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin, where the mashgiach was Rav Avigdor Miller. He became davuk in Rav Miller's derech, and would trek to his shiurim for years. 

After his marriage, he opened a butcher shop in Boro Park which was located on 57th Street and New Utrecht Avenue for many years. There were many prominent people who were makpid to buy their meat from Reb Mordechai Schwartz on account of his deep yiras Shomayim. 

He raised beautiful generations who continue in his ways as he ascends to the World of Truth. 

The levaya will take place today 12pm at Shomrei Hadas Chapels. To watch it live click here.

Yehi zichro baruch.