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Morris Glatsky, 93, of Leola, PA and formerly of Philadelphia passed away on March 5, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Philadelphia and was the son of the late Abraham and Lena Glatsky.
He was a retired City of Philadelphia Fireman. After retirement he pursued his love of tennis. He was a tennis professional and instructor for the Ashbourne Country Club through the 1970's and 1980's.
Morris won numerous tennis titles throughout his tennis career including the Middle Atlantic States Senior Doubles Champion, the Haiti National Senior Doubles Championships, was also selected for the Middle States Bruno Cup Team 5 consecutive years. He was the Philadelphia City Champion and Pennsylvania State Champion in Table Tennis. In the tennis community of Philadelphia he was known as "Moe Glatt".
Morris was an avid photographer. He enjoyed classical music and was an honorary member of the Philadelphia Orchestra. He was the Orchestra's personal tennis instructor.
He is survived by two children, Eric S. Glatsky, of Leola, and Lori Glatsky, of Philadelphia, three grandchildren, Evan, Allison, and Genevieve Glatsky. He was preceded in death by six siblings, Herman, Jean, Sam, Lou, Faye, and Joe.
Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pk. Lititz, PA 17543 at 9am with Rabbi Stephan Parnes. Interment will be in Temple Beth El Cemetery, Lititz, PA. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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