Industry mourns Morris Habif

Industry mourns Morris Habif

TD is saddened by the news of the passing of Morris Habif, founder of APD Transmission Parts of Atlanta, early this month. Over the years, Morris owned a number of companies including an Atlanta real estate business.  Founded in 1959, APD was acquired by Transtar Industries in 2006.

Morris was preceded in death by his wife, Susie and is survived by five children: Michael (Gail) who joined his father at APD; Larry; Valerie (Neal) Wasser; Marlene (Mike) Haber and Nancy (Scott) Kieber.

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