Rudolf (Rudy) Lazinger, age 69 of Fairfield, Conn. passed away suddenly on Jan. 6, 2016. Rudy was born in a displaced persons camp in Feldafing, Germany. His parents Nathan and Fanny Lazinger were Holocaust survivors. He came to Bridgeport with his parents in 1948. He attended Elias Howe Elementary School, Bassick High School and Norwalk Community College. He also served in the United States Army Reserve for many years. Rudy operated a family-owned business, Nathan’s Men’s Shop. He later operated Nathan’s Pawn Shop with his late beloved wife Claire. Rudy loved life! Most importantly he treasured the two loves of his life, his wife Claire and his beloved daughter Julia (Joe). Rudy was a member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom and the former Temple Lodge 127 AF+AM, Loyalty Lodge #58 I.O.O.F., and was always very welcome at Congregation Beth El in Fairfield. Rudy is survived by his daughter Julia and her husband Joseph Coady of Greene, Maine. He is also survived by his devoted brother Attorney Samuel J. Lazinger and his wife Linda (Bader) Lazinger as well as his three beloved nieces, Illana (Neil) Nissenbaum, Rebecca Lazinger, and Shira and David Krieger. He is also survived by special cousins, Alan and Susan Kasson and numerous cousins in the United States and Israel, and very dear family friend Jackie Barriel. The family wishes to give thanks to the Fairfield Emergency Services team and especially The Fairfield Police Department for their exemplary services. Funeral services were held on Jan. 10, with interment following at Loyalty Lodge Cemetery in Fairfield. ABRAHAM L. GREENE AND SON FUNERAL HOME