Silviu Basch as a boy
This is a photograph of my brother, Silviu. I forgot to ask my sister Grete about this picture.
The little horse belonged to the photographer. I see that the photograph was taken outside because it was winter and there was a lot of snow.
My maiden name is Eveline Basch, I was born in December 1932, and my married name is Ciocoiu. I had a brother, Silviu, who was older than me, he being the firstborn, in 1929.
I also have a sister, Grete, who was born in December 1936 and has been living in Israel since 1970.
My brother had a bar mitzvah. The ceremony was performed at the synagogue. There was the rabbi Thenen, but there was another rabbi as well, who lived opposite the Community, but I forget his name.
He had two sons with whom we used to stroll and make conversation. I remember the bar mitzvah ritual very well. There was a large feast which was held at our house.
My brother had a navy blue suit tailored for him, with a lounge coat, and he sat at the head of the table. I remember everything very well.
Silviu died in February 1989 as well. I mean to say that they all died in the month of February: both my mother, and my father, and my brother. That's how it came to pass.
