Abraham and Esther often disagreed while working at their Coney Island delicatessen. They would argue constantly, but there was a mutual respect that was based on the sanctity of marriage and the love they had for each other, which would always cause the disagreements to somehow be resolved.

Each day, Abraham prepared 500 pounds of hot dogs for their children Eli and Ida to pack into a giant basket connected to a bicycle. Eli was methodical. When he would pack the basket with hot dogs, he would always make sure that they were packed in a way that would not cause the hot dogs to break, and he would make sure they were sorted in the order in which he saw each vendor.

They would ride the bicycle to the boardwalk and distribute the hot dogs for the vendors to sell on the beach, the boardwalk, or on the streets. Eli and Ida took this job seriously and did it with pride. They never complained about it – they simply went about their business and did whatever job they were given.

Abraham would never deny a meal to anyone who could not afford the cost. He would also reach out to the people who needed help by bringing sandwiches, soups, and other items to them unsolicited. It was in his blood to help those in need. He didn’t want any recognition or attention given to him when he would help another person.

The family lived and breathed the store. Abraham and Esther would be hard at work, and without trying, they would set an example for their children. Esther’s family was at the store most days. They would help out when needed and have a meal in return.

A family working together, side by side, day after day, in order to pay the bills and put food on their table. A sense of responsibility to work for the good of the family. They didn’t know any other way. It didn't need to be expressed verbally that family always came first – that was just life.