Al Langer, founder of the 60-year-old Langer’s Delicatessen-Restaurant, died Sunday in Agoura. He was 94.
Langer first sold sandwiches off a pushcart at Sydney’s Deli in Newark, N.J., at the age of 12. In his early 20s, he headed west to California and eventually opened Langer’s.
The historic deli at Seventh and Alvardo streets, known for its incredible pastrami, celebrated its 60th year two weeks ago with a massive anniversary party.
He is is survived by his son, Norm; daughter, Laurie Bernie; and four grandchildren.
— Brett Kline, Jewish Telgraphic Agency
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