Harry Goresht Family
Harry Goresht was born in Kishenev, Bessarabia in 1907. He came to Canada in 1927, following his two brothers who had emigrated a few years earlier.
At first, Harry worked with his brothers at the Jewish farm colony near Rumsey. He came to Calgary in 1928 to work as a delivery man at Feivel Rosenthal’s bakery, and in 1930 married the boss’ daughter, Rachel Rosenthal.
By 1935 Harry Goresht owned Harry’s Cart and Transfer at 331 – 8th Avenue S.E. Harry and Rachel lived in back of the store with their two children: Ida, born in 1931 and Sam, born in 1935.
In 1946 Harry bought the Sunrise Bakery from his father-in-law Feivel Rosenthal, changing the name to City bakery. This business still stands at 906 – 1st Avenue N.E.
When Harry retired, he became active with the Chevra Kadisha, serving several years as President and later as Honorary President. Harry Goresht died in 1983 at the age of 76.
Harry and Rachel’s children both became active in the Calgary Jewish community. Ida married Phil Pomerance and Sam married Ann Hanen. There are four grandchildren.
