Morton Markowitz
MARKOWITZ: Morton Markowitz, 102, passed away on April 15,2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Markowitz for 71 years. Mort was born in Pittsburgh on Nov. 27, 1921, son of Ben and Lena Markowitz. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in mechanical engineering and joined the U.S Air Force after graduation. He served stateside during World War II during which time he trained as a flight engineer. Toward the end of the war he signed up to fly a bomber in Japan but was never sent overseas because the atomic bomb was dropped. Morton was employed as an engineer by companies in Pittsburgh and Cleveland, Ohio. Subsequently he worked as an independent engineer. During his early working years he attended evening classes at Duquesne University and earned his law degree. After law school, he decided to continue to practice engineering and he used his knowledge of the law as an expert witness in many engineering court cases. Mort was very active in the Poale Zedeck Men’s Club and served as president of the synagogue for several years. He also cared for the Poale Zedeck cemetery for many years. In his spare time, Mort enjoyed classical music and he attended the symphony, ballet and opera with his wife, Ruth. He was a voracious reader of poetry, literature and historyMorton and Ruth enjoyed visits to New York, Chicago and Providence with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mort is survived by his children, Michael Markowitz and his wife Deborah of Brooklyn, New York; David Markowitz and his wife Surah Leah, of Far Rockaway, New York; Marian and her husband Barry Bessler of Providence, Rhode Island; Marcia and her husband Scott Dodelson of Chicago, Illinois; and his grandchildren Erica, Marci, Ora Lee, Yoni, Avi, Max, Talia, Matthew, Illana, David and Coby. He is also survived by his brother George. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth, his brothers, Jack and Melvin and his granddaughter Danielle. Contributions in Morton’s name may be made to Congregation Poale Zedeck or the charity of your choice. PJC
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