Josef Pečenka

1920–1945 (age 25)

Biography

Josef Pečenka, born in 1920, cultivated a generous spirit and dedication to the welfare of his neighbors as he came of age amid shifting times. Those who knew him recall a steady presence who lifted others with gentle kindness.

He passed away in 1945 and lies in the National Cemetery in Terezín, where his memory endures through the warmth he shared.

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