Robert Ethan Horvitz

Robert Ethan Horvitz

Robert Horvitz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 9, 2006.
Robert Ethan Horvitz

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Robert Ethan Horvitz of Medina, Ohio, passed away early Wednesday morning April 5, 2006.

Graveside services were held in Pittsburgh, Pa., Thursday April 6, 2006.

He is survived by his wife, Sonia Fay; daughter, Cheryl Ann; son, Laurence Samuel (and Olga Yael); grandchildren, Ariel Mathieu, Noa Claire and Adena Sara Ester. He was also preceded in death by son, Michael Lee in 1989.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Christopher Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike, Ste. 3A, Short Hills, NJ 07078. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. (Gordon-Flury 330-836-7989.)

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Pat May

April 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you

Susan Forty

April 10, 2006

To Sonia and Family, my deepest sympathy to you at the passing of Bob. He was an inspiration to all. May God bless you and keep you through this difficult time.

marilyn bohl

April 9, 2006

It is sad when a very good friend leaves us but we must remember he is in a much better place now.I

will always remember Bob.

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