Mark M. Meltzer

Mark M. Meltzer was born on May 10th 1945 in Boston, MA. He was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Barry. A graduate of Boston University, Mark began his career of communal service in Boston working with Jewish Vocational service and the resettlement of Soviet Jewish immigrants. He eventually moved to Los Angeles and began a wonderful career as Executive Director and CEO for Jewish Free Loan Los Angeles in 1980.

Mark's legacy lives on in every student who received a loan from JFLA, every entrepreneur who started and built a business because of a loan from JFLA, and every borrower who needed living assistance for many needs without the burden of interest or other fees.

Mark died on Nov.9, 2026, survived by his loving husband, Peter W. Brown. Their life together was full of happiness, He leaves a Meltzer family of aunts, uncles and cousins, and many friends and colleagues whose lives he touched.

Mark's funeral is on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Hillside Mortuary at 2:00 pm.

We ask that tributes be made to Jewish Free Loan Los Angeles.