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Joseph

Hurwitz

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Joseph Hurwitz, 85, of West Hartford, died Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Hartford Hospital. Mr. Hurwitz was born in Hartford on July 29, 1929, a son of Doctor Max Herman and Sophie Lukashok Hurwitz. He was a graduate of Trinity College and Harvard Law School. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and in the Army Reserve. He practiced law as a founding partner of Sorokin, Sorokin, Hurwitz, Rabinovitz and Gassner. He was a past President of the Hartford Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford, and a Board member of the Hartford Jewish Federation, the Emanuel Synagogue, and other local and national Jewish organizations. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Judith Hurwitz, and his brother Edward Hurwitz. He is survived by his second wife, Bonnie Mitchell, of Modesto, California; his sister, Sylvia, of West Hartford; his son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan Hurwitz and Mona Schnitzler, of Brooklyn, New York; his son and daughter-in-law, Seth Hurwitz and Eleanor DesPrez, of St. Louis, Missouri; and his grandchildren Ben, Daniel, Sophie, and Eliza. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of the Weinstein’s Mortuary, 640 Farmington Avenue, Hartford. Interment will follow in the Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery, 1361 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield. The family will sit shiva at the home of Jonathan Hurwitz and Mona Schnitzler, 203 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, New York. Contributions can be made in Joe’s memory to the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, 333 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117.

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From: Edith and Marvin Catler

From Hull, Massachusetts

Posted On: September 12, 2014

Joe was so willing to share his great knowledge - both of Hartford and life as it should be lived - that he taught us (painlessly) for many years. He taught us how to get to agreement on difficult community issues, and we will always remember his skill.

From: henry m. zachs

From Farmington, ct

Posted On: September 11, 2014

Joe was the pillar of the community and I am personally saddened by his loss.

Henry

From: Robert Sattin

From St. Petersburg, FL

Posted On: September 10, 2014

My condolences to Joe's family. He was a colleague professionally and a mentor in law, community service, human kindness and especially in how to live a good and meaningful life. A great loss for all who knew him or were touched by his good deeds.

From: Mel Simon

From West Hartford, Ct

Posted On: September 10, 2014

My condolences to Joe's family. Joe was a mentor to me personally and so many others in our community. He always provided a rich historical perspective to our deliberations. Most of all Joe was a model of patience and humility. May his memory be a blessing.

From: Jay Leipzig

From West Orange, NJ

Posted On: September 10, 2014

Joe was an extraordinary friend of the Jewish Community. He was always available with his wise counsel and dry wit. His insight into the workings of the community were remarkable and his broad knowledge of Israel and world affairs always illuminated a conversation. am his memory be for a blessing.

From: Cindy Chazan

From West Orange, NJ

Posted On: September 10, 2014

I remember Joe with fondness, admiration and a little awe for his wisdom and loyalty to the Jewish community. Cindy Chazan

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