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The father of the Majority Leader in the United States Senate, Charles Schumer , passed away.
The senator from New York said that his father Abe Schumer passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 98 years .
Senator Chuck Schumer wrote a message on Twitter to announce the death of his father.
“My father, from 98 years, passed away tonight. In many ways, he personified the greatest generation. He took whatever was thrown at him, no matter how hard it was; He did his job and never complained. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. We love him and we will miss him, ”said Schumer.
My father Abe, 98, passed away this evening
In so many ways — I have personified the greatest generation. He took whatever was thrown at him no matter how difficult, did his job, never complained. An amazing husband, parent, grandparent, great-grandparent. We love him & will miss him. pic.twitter.com/gUbdAp3Jr1— Chuck Schumer ( @SenSchumer) November 25, 2021