Frederick Blake "Ricky" Horwitz

February 27, 1973 - May 24, 2016

Raleigh

Frederick Blake "Ricky" Horwitz, born in Raleigh, North Carolina and of Fairfield, Connecticut, died unexpectedly on May 24, 2016 at the age of 43.

Ricky is survived by his wife, Stephanie Horwitz; his beautiful children, Dylan, Adam, Riley, and Madelyn; his parents, Burton and Michele Horwitz; his siblings, Michael Horwitz (wife Leslie Horwitz), Andrea Fleischer (husband Karl Fleischer), and Evan Horwitz (wife Debbie Horwitz); his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ken and Gwen Asher; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lisa and David Nagel; and his nieces and nephews, Sydney Horwitz, Jamie Horwitz, Joshua Horwitz, Ryan Horwitz, Regan Fleischer, Jillian Fleischer, Jordan Horwitz, Drew Horwitz, Jacob Nagel, Benjamin Nagel, and Lilah Nagel; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.

Ricky was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on February 27, 1973. He graduated from Millbrook High School in Raleigh, North Carolina and Indiana University, where he was a member of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity.

Ricky was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. Ricky was an avid soccer player who loved coaching his kids as well as attending their dance recitals, or any other activity his kids were involved in. He was an incredible, selfless person, who would drop anything to help anyone in need whether it be family or friends.

He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Shiva minyanim will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31st and Wednesday, June 1st at Beth Meyer Synagogue, 504 Newton Road, Raleigh, NC 27615. Donations may be made to the Frederick B. Horwitz Memorial Fund, c/o RCJF, 8210 Creedmoor Road, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27613.

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Published by The News and Observer from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Ricky Horwitz

14 Entries

P. F.

January 27, 2018

Hello there. I am sorry to never have known you. I met your amazing son, Adam, shortly after you had died. You must have been a great man to raise a guy like Adam. Your son...means a lot to me.
Thanks for making Adam who he is.
He says you mean a lot to him. Sadly, I never knew,

Honey Strauss

June 7, 2016

My thoughts and prayers have been with the entire Horwitz Family during this unbelievable difficult time. May you find some peace in future days.

My Deepest Sympathy!

David and Jeanne Smoot

June 4, 2016

Our entire family sends sincere sympathy on this profound loss. Dr. Horwitz was always such a kind and caring dentist for our children, and we know his son must have been of the same character. We are deeply sorry.

David and Jeanne Smoot and Family

June 3, 2016

My deepest sympathies go out to you and Michele regarding the loss of your son, Ricky. No words can ease this loss but hopefully memories will help you through this most difficult time.
Myra (Satisfy) Murray
Boca Raton, Florida

Chris Sannipoli

June 2, 2016

Dr. Horowitz, I was so deeply sorry to learn of your son, Ricky's, passing. My very deepest sympathies to you, your wife and family.
Chris Sannipoli

Lawrence Dorsey

June 1, 2016

Ricky was a classmate of mine at Millbrook High School. He was kind and down to earth with everyone he came in contact with. My prayers go out to his entire family.

Adam Boehm

June 1, 2016

Ricky left an impression on everyone he met. He was such a kind-hearted, considerate, sweet guy who I was able to get to know when I first met him at ZBT at IU. Even though he was a year older, he could not have been nicer to the Freshman class the first year I was there. No one could say a bad word about him. Ricky was genuine.

Even though I haven't seen Ricky in years he is part of my best memories at IU and ZBT. When I think of Ricky I think of his smile. He was just a great guy.

Ricky's gone way too soon. Stephanie, I'm thinking about you and your family.

Cori Nevruz

May 31, 2016

You were an amazing athlete with a brilliant mind and caring heart. I will miss your sweet yet mischievous smile that could light up a room.

Ernest G. Charles

May 31, 2016

May God rest his soul in the land of the living in the company of His Saints, and may his memory be eternal.

Jennifer Caplan

May 31, 2016

We are so, so sorry to hear about your loss. Ricky seemed like such a loving, caring person. We are sending prayers and love to your family.

Pam Grimes

May 31, 2016

So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayer.

Pam Grimes

trey jones

May 31, 2016

To the entire Horwitz family:

I met Ricky in 1980 at our first Vikings soccer practice. I am not sure we ever lost a single game on that team. Ricky went on to be chosen out of 175 player's to play for the 73 Raleigh stars. Ricky was a state champion soccer player for the stars scoring the winning goal in the shootout in the semi finals and then scoring the winning goal in the finals to beat Eddie Popes Winston Salem team in 1988 Eddie Pope was on the cover of Fifa 2000 video game just to give you an idea of how good Ricky was and how good we were as a team!!!! When I look back at those teams and those players I can honestly say I think of Ricky the most because of how nice he and his family treated me as a child. I could never begin to thank him or his family enough for just being the Horwitz family!!!!!!

I will never forget Ricky and he will always remain dear to my heart

Best regards,

Trey Jones

Rhonda Kahanow Dubin

May 31, 2016

Michele and Burton, Sherrie and I are so deeply saddened by this news. In these moments of immeasurable loss and grief, words are useless. So I simply say, I pray that God will grant you the peace that you need to get through this. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times as you celebrate Ricky's life.

Felice Ryals

May 31, 2016

I am so sorry and your entire family will be in my prayers. I knew Rich and he was a very kind person. God Bless

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