Marvin Jospeh BERLOWITZ

Marvin Joseph Berlowitz, Ph.D., died on November 20, 2017, at Baptist Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Aaron and Anne Berlowitz and is survived by beloved wife Dr. Rinda Frye, Ph.D., of Carrollton, KY.

Married June 17, 1995, Marvin and Rinda lived as best friends, confidantes, and trusted scholarly partners over their twenty-two plus years. They enjoyed their time together laughing as much as collaborating, relishing their time together as fortunate friends.

A lifelong academician, Dr. Berlowitz completed his Doctor of Philosophy at the State University of New York (Buffalo), over the years burnishing his reputation as an eminent scholar and raconteur, largely known for writing numerous cutting-edge works focusing on social change that promoted the advancement of civil rights for African Americans and other marginalized groups. He is also credited with founding one of the first peace and urban education centers in the country housed at the University of Cincinnati. In addition to his scholarly contributions, he mentored hundreds of doctoral and masters students who have gone on to careers in academia, industry, government, and non-profits across the United States.

In addition to his various career accomplishments and time spent with his wife, he was very active in the martial arts, power lifting, and most recently found great enjoyment playing billiards and chess online.

A memorial service for those who knew and loved him will be held at the Poet’s House, 501 Main Street, Gent, Kentucky, 41045 on Monday, November 27, 2017, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.