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Howard Spodek Obituary
Howard Spodek, August 20, 2023. Husband of Lisa Hixenbaugh. Father of Susannah “Susie” (Dr. Michael Turner), Dr. Joshua “Josh” and Sarah (Nate Carter) Spodek. Brother of the late Saul Spodek (Diana Spodek). Grandfather of Asher, Maya, and Alex Turner, and Max and Calvin Carter. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral services Monday 1 PM at Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks, 6410 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19126. Interment will be at Montefiore Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at his late residence following interment on Monday, and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 AM - 12 Noon and 4 PM to 8 PM. Contributions in his memory may be made to Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia, PA 19119, www.germantownjewishcentre.org, or Oxfam America, 77 N. Washington St., Suite 500, Boston, MA 02114, www.oxfamamerica.org, or Friends of the Wissahickon, 40 W. Evergreen Ave., Suite 108, Philadelphia, PA 19118, www.fow.org.
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David Lelyveld
August 28, 2023
Howard and I were fellow graduate students at the University of Chicago and had parallel careers as historians of India. He was a dedicated and productive scholar.
Frank F. Conlon, Professor emeritus, Univ. of Washington
August 21, 2023
I first met Howard when he was completing his graduate studies at Chicago in the early 1970s. He held a well-deserved reputation as both a scholar and a teacher. If I shut my eyes, and listen, I can hear him speaking-his style was one of a sort of restrained excitement and earnestness that more or less compelled his listener to engage. His sincerity and concern for others was memorable. Our life and our field were enriched so very much by Howard's contributions.
Ruth and Morris Vogel
August 21, 2023
Sarah, Susie, Josh, and Lisa - We´re heartbroken to learn of Howard´s passing. We have terrific memories of his helping us acclimatize to Philadelphia way back in 1973, and sharing our first high holidays at your then shul in West Oak Lane, watching you kids grow up, sharing simchas over the years, and seeing Howard stay centered even in Temple´s uncentered world. We had our last lunch here in NY this spring before he left for India. We´ll remember him as a vital and engaged mensch, who took seriously his responsibility for the world. May his memory be for a blessing.
Surabhi
August 20, 2023
Coffee with dates and ice cream, gupshup and Mrs. Maisel re-runs soon, Howard. Rest in peace, my friend. I'll always cherish your humour, wisdom and warmth. You are missed more than I can say. Ahmedabad won't feel the same without you.
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