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Irv Lebowitz Obituary
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Sidney and Helen Lebowitz and was a graduate of Wilkes College, where he earned his master's degree in elementary education and attended Brooklyn College.
During the Cuban Missicle Crisis, he served six years in the Army Reserves; worked as the athletic director at Talmudical Academy in Baltimore; Mesivta Yeshiva Chaim Berlin in N.Y. and most recently, for 35 years, at the JCC, Wilkes-Barre. He was a member of Congregation Ohav Zedek and other civic and religious organizations.
In additional to his parents, he was preceded by his son, Aaron.
He is survived by his brother, Mark Lebowitz, Israel; sister, Evelyn Stein, Va.; and nieces; nephews; and many friends.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Ohav Zedek Cemetery, 500 Chestnut St., Hanover Twp., with Rabbi Perlman officiating.
Arrangements are by Rosenberg Funeral Chapel Inc., Wilkes-Barre.
Visit www.RosenbergFuneralChapel.com for information.
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February 9, 2021
I remember once, in my 20's, Irv took off a day of work when living in Philly, to take care of me because I was sick. I believe he brought me soup.
Rest in peace, Irv.
Jason Smith
January 27, 2020
To a great man, a dear friend, and a friend to all; there are not enough words of praise that can be said about you.
Susan Chokola
January 24, 2020
Condolences to the Lebowitz & Stein families. We used to live next door to your parent's store in South Wilkes Barre. Our prayers are with you, from the Chokola family.
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