James H. Falk

DATELINE: New Bedford

Falk, James H., 92,  died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at home.  He was the beloved husband of Audrey (Brush) Falk.  Born in New Bedford, a son of William and Sarah (Talbot) Falk, he was a longtime resident of North Dartmouth.   He was the owner of former Cove Discount Center in New Bedford for 27 years, retiring in 1998.   James was a WWII Army Veteran, serving in European Theatre and Germany from 1943-45.  He was a recipient of a Silver Star and Bronze Star, and a member of the New Bedford JWV, and Coast Guard Auxiliary. He was also a member of Tifereth Israel. Devoted father of Deborah Augarten and her husband, Alan, of Scarsdale, NY and the late Nathan Diamond-Falk, survived by his wife, Judi, of Evanston, IL. and the late William “Billy” Falk.  Dear brother of Barbara Queen of North Darthmouth. Loving grandfather of Brian, Kathryn, Emily, Steven, Abigail, Benjamin, Jonathan and Alex.  Graveside services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Plainville Cemetery, Old Plainville Road, New Bedford. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the National Juvenile Diabetes Fund, 26 Broadway, 14^th Floor, New York, NY, 10004. Shiva will be observed at 14 Colonial Way on Thursday 5-7 p.m. and Friday 12-4 p.m.