It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the passing of Ephraim Avigdor ben Moshe Menachem Wicentowsky z”l, known affectionately to all simply as “Whiskey.”
For decades, Whiskey was a fixture in the world of Torah chinuch, serving as the beloved bus driver for Camp Agudah, Yeshiva Torah Vodaas, and Yeshiva Chasan Sofer. But to those who knew him, he was far more than a driver. He was a friend, a steady presence, and a man whose warmth, humor, and devotion left an indelible mark on so many.
Whiskey lived for many years in Torah Vodaas, where he became part of the very fabric of the yeshiva. He was a ben bayis in the homes of the roshei yeshiva, Rav Avrohom Pam and Rav Yisroel Belsky. Both recognized in him a sincere and loyal friend whose ahavas Yisroel radiated in quiet acts of kindness and respect for all.
He was a friend to everyone—from the young bochurim who eagerly greeted him each morning to the seasoned rabbeim who cherished his good heart and unwavering positivity. Whiskey carried himself with an ever-present smile and trademark laugh, brightening the days of all who crossed his path.
The levayah will take place today at Shomrei Hadaas in Brooklyn, with kevurah to follow in Lakewood.
Yehi zichro boruch.
{Matzav.com / Photo: Tesmach Glenn-Holy Shots}
a few short points where a long essay is in place
efraim the ” BAAL AGOLOH” with expertise devotion and even nosh he drove kids to yeshiva each morning
efraim – the free driving school with a nudge , from bikes to buses and even stick shift
camp agudah really isnt the same without you efraim, HINENI was your motto for meir motty or yitzy
efarim you shared and showered on others yet for yourself ” diy loch bekav charuvin”
our rosh yeshiva & dorm hosted you forever.. what a lesson to us talmidim on the care YTV would do for a talmid no matter what …and oh how did we gain from you
a dorm room like no other is testimony to how much place you had in your heart , duplicating machines , bike repair and even barbells for a bochur to let off some steam
al chet shechotonu..beynayim romois- hundreds of boys dozens of mechanchim can testify to your taharas halev not a masheu of a kol of avizrayu ….you were a nefesh noki as u come to shomayim and rav belsky & rav pam will be eidus more to say im crying and cant type