JAMES BOROWITZ

James Borowitz, age 81, died peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at his home in Wilmington, DE, surrounded by his family. Born in Chicago, he was the son of the late David and Anne Borowitz. A graduate of the University of Chicago Lab School and the University of Chicago, he continued his education at the Conservatoire Nationale Supérieure de Musique in Paris where he studied with Mlle. Nadia Boulanger. Jim remained passionately involved in music throughout his life both as an amateur performer and as an involved patron of music organizations in the Chicago area including the Ravinia Festival, Chamber Music Chicago, and the Pilgrim Chamber Players. In addition to his devotion to music, he was an avid photographer, traveler, and lifelong dog-lover. Many people enjoyed Jim's friendliness, warmth, and sense of humor including co-members of the Birchwood Tennis Club, the Arts Club, the Cliff Dwellers Club, and the Union League Club. He overcame the obstacle of cerebral palsy to enjoy many outdoor activities with his family including tennis, bike riding, hiking and cross-country skiing in Aspen, and canoeing in Florida where he spent the last fifteen winters. The many chapters of Jim's business career include his stewardship of the Bradley Manufacturing Company established by his father David, his participation in the newly-founded Troubled Company Practice at Arthur Andersen, his partnership with Ralph Gidwitz in Financial Capital, and finally his role as Executive in Residence at DePaul University. Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dolores Tabin Borowitz; his brother Albert I. Borowitz of Cleveland, OH; his two daughters and their families: Barbara and Jeff Garland and their daughter Sarah of Wilmington, DE; and Katherine Borowitz and John Turturro and their sons Amedeo and Diego of Brooklyn, NY. A memorial service will be held at Congregation Solel, 1301 Clavey Road, Highland Park on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 11 a.m. Donations in Jim's memory may be made to the Borowitz Memorial Scholarship fund at DePaul University, DePaul University Advancement Office, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604 or to the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.mccreryfuneralhome.com