Vivian Hodara, 89, of Portland, Oregon passed away peacefully on October 25, 2018. She was born on August 13, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York. Vivian was loved by everyone who came in contact with her and is remembered as a generous, loving person.
Vivian was the loving wife for over 50 years to her now deceased husband, Leon Hodara. She grew up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn where her parents, Joseph and Rae Yohai owned a corner candy store on the corner of Hooper and Lee Streets. She attended Eastern District High School and City College of New York where she graduated with a BS in Psychology. She retired from working as a librarian at Brooklyn College Library.
Vivian is survived by her son, Alan Hodara; daughter, Elise (Philip) Okrend; brothers, Marvin Yohai and Ronald Yohai; and five grandchildren and one great grandson. Her grandchildren are Michelle Hodara, Rachel Hodara, Joseph Hodara, Jordan Okrend, and Joshua Okrend. They all have loving memories of her. Her great grandson, Samuel Alan White, brought her great joy in her final years.
Vivian is buried at Cedar Park Cemetery, 735 Forest Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey 07652.
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