Fredric Don "Freddy" Horwitz

Fredric Don "Freddy" Horwitz obituary

Fredric Don "Freddy" Horwitz

Fredric Horwitz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mitzvah Memorial Funerals - Northbrook on Nov. 2, 2025.

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Frederic Don Horwitz, age 77. Devoted son of the late Morris and Kay (Kallow) Horwitz; dear brother of David (Dianne) Horwitz ; loving uncle of Howard (Dulcie) Horwitz; fond great-uncle of Gordon and Sammy; caring cousin of many; special thanks to his caregiver, Roland Poniava. Fred was a proud retired 19th District Chicago Police Officer. Graveside services Monday October 3rd, 1 PM at Waldheim Cemetery, Beth Israel section, Gate # 85 (take Des Plaines Ave East of Roosevelt Rd. and turn left on Greenberg Rd-Just past gate 35-and go East about 100 yards). Family and friends who can't attend the funeral can watch it on Fred's webpage on www.mitzvhfunerals.com live, or any time after the funeral. Contributions in Fred's name to the National Kidney Foundation www.support.kidney.org would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Mitzvah Memorial Funerals 847-MITZVAH 847-648-9824.

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