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1916
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2020
Katherine Horowitz Obituary
Katherine "Kay" Horowitz, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2020. Kay had almost reached her 104th birthday, having been born August 18, 1916 in Philadelphia to Mollie and Sam Ross. She is preceded in death by her husband Michael, having spent 75 years of blissful marriage and her daughter, Joy Fidler. After many years together in Philadelphia, Kay and Michael came to Palm Beach, FL in 1970, where they worked together as a dynamic team of interior designers. Many of their projects are still enjoyed today. She was a joyous hostess who reached out to each corner of a room to embrace others. Kay was a loving mother, grandmother, Bubbee and sister. She is survived by her son, Rick Horowitz and his wife, Wendy; grandchildren, Morli Josza, David (Carolyn) Horowitz, Jamie (Lisa) Horowitz; five great-grandchildren, Jake, Evan and Eden Josza, Anna and Norah Horowitz; sister, Betty Steinberg.
She will be dearly missed by all. Due to the Pandemic, Funeral Services will be private.
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Edward Bastos and Christel Francis
August 19, 2020
Rick and Wendy, our hearts go out to you at the loss of such a wonderful mother. Kay was one of the first persons who welcomed us to the Patrician and made us feel so welcome. She truly was a wonderful person, Edward and Christel
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