Irwin Kotovsky
KOTOVSKY: Irwin Kotovsky (aka Irv Kotovsky) passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at the age of 92. Beloved husband of 29 years to Cher (Goldman) Kotovsky. Brother of Kenneth (Avis) Kotovsky. Brother-in-law of Merle Goldman. Granddad of Rachel Foy. Uncle of Jack Kotovsky (Elizabeth Cooper) and Laura Kotovsky (Ran Libeskind-Hadas). Preceded in death by parents, Jacob and Dorothy Kotovsky, and daughter Karen Foy. Irwin, born July 10, 1930, a 1948 graduate of Allderdice High School, and a 1953 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science degree in mining engineering. A member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1953-1955. Irwin, after leaving the army reserves, began a career in the lighting industry and in 1964 started his company Architectural Lighting Inc., eventually leading to his current manufacturing company, Modular International Inc., in 1987. Throughout his career, he held 30 U.S. and international lighting product patents. Irwin enjoyed every aspect of being a business owner. Known for his love of traveling, fine wine, good champagne, international cuisine, and friends from around the world, Irwin had a generous heart and would help a stranger as well as those close to him. Those who knew him loved him. Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at 12 p.m. Visitation 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in Irwin’s memory to the following charities: B’nai Emunoh Chabad (bechabad.org), Riverview Towers/The Jewish Association of Aging (jaapgh.org), National Multiple Sclerosis Society (nationalmssociety.org). schugar.com PJC
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