Obituary for Irving Abramowitz
Irving Abramowitz passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, in Jerusalem, Israel, at the age of 95. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Grace and his four children, Debbie (Bobby) Miller, Benson (Heddy) Abramowitz, Alan (Janet) Abramowitz and Carol (Steve) Rosenbaum. In addition he was survived by seventeen grandchildren and more than forty (we do not say the exact number) great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Rabbi A. Nathan ( Dr. Barbara) Abramowitz of Washington,DC, Dr. Harry Zvi (late Gilda) Abramowitz of Jerusalem and his sister Bonnie ( late Gabe ) Kaszovitz. Also residing in Jerusalem. He was predeceased by his parents Frieda and J. Max Abramowitz, and by his beloved granddaughter, Talia Zwebner.
He was born in Baltimore and attended the Talmudical Academy, where his grandfather taught. He graduated from City College and was drafted at age 18 into the army during WW2. As he always put it, he was very pleased that the Army chose to send him to Nome, Alaska during the war. After being discharged, he attended Johns Hopkins University and after graduation followed his father into the insurance industry. He had a very successful career with Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and realized his lifelong dream of moving to the Old City of Jerusalem in 1983 where he and Grace enjoyed decades with family and friends. Irving will be missed by all who knew him. May his memory be for a blessing always.
Funeral services will be held in Israel. In lieu of flowers please make contributions in his honor to your favorite charity. Alan Abramowitz will be sitting Shiva in Baltimore until Sunday Morning. Minyanim are 8am and 8pm.
He was born in Baltimore and attended the Talmudical Academy, where his grandfather taught. He graduated from City College and was drafted at age 18 into the army during WW2. As he always put it, he was very pleased that the Army chose to send him to Nome, Alaska during the war. After being discharged, he attended Johns Hopkins University and after graduation followed his father into the insurance industry. He had a very successful career with Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and realized his lifelong dream of moving to the Old City of Jerusalem in 1983 where he and Grace enjoyed decades with family and friends. Irving will be missed by all who knew him. May his memory be for a blessing always.
Funeral services will be held in Israel. In lieu of flowers please make contributions in his honor to your favorite charity. Alan Abramowitz will be sitting Shiva in Baltimore until Sunday Morning. Minyanim are 8am and 8pm.