Edward Yedidya Foligno

Jewish Chronicle October 7, 1887:

DEATH Of MR EDWARD FOLIGNO.

The Spanish and Portuguese Congregation in the metropolis has lost one of its most esteemed members, Mr. Edward Foligno, whose death, at the age of eighty-seven, occurred on Wednesday. A native of London, Mr. Foligno had been officially connected nearly all his lifetime with the Sephardim Community. He was an Elder for upwards of half a century, and his only senior in age on that body is Mr. Jacob Montefiore. Mr. Foligno at various times filled nearly every congregational office, including that of President, and It was in this capacity that he signed the vote of thanks passed by the Elders at the end of 1842 to Sir Moses Montefiore in recognition of his services to the Jewish cause in Damascus. There was a peculiar fitness in Mr. Foligno's name being appended to the document, for between him and Sir Moses there existed a life-long and cordial intimacy. Having until a comparatively recent period resided in Bevis Marks, Mr. Foligno took the closest personal interest in the charitable institutions of his congregation. Although his advanced age compelled him some five or six years ago to abandon active work his generosity to public institutions and his sympathy with individuals in need of a helping hand were continued to the very last. The handsome silver perpetual lamp at the Synagogue in Bevis Marks was the gift of Mr. Foligno. The funeral will take place to-day.

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