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1953
DIED
2012
Gary Itzkowitz Obituary
He was born on March 11, 1953, in Scranton, Pa., to Sidney and Beverly (Braunstein) Itzkowitz.
On Jan. 2, 1998, he married Patricia Falk in Plover. Gary was a professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin — Stevens Point for 25 years, where he founded the Community Research Center.
Gary will be remembered for his witty sense of humor, his intelligence, and his great smile. He was passionate about politics and social justice. He loved his family, sports, and challenging his students.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Itzkowitz of Mosinee; his mother, Beverly Itzkowitz, Silver Spring, Md.; three sons, Adam Itzkowitz, Denver, Donn Kubnick, Springbrook, and Kristopher (Bethany) Kubnick, Mosinee; three siblings, Ted (Barbara) Itzkowitz, Philidelphia, Fern (Uri) Kadoshy, Israel, and their children, Avishai and Brete, and Mari (Kevin Dechicco) Itzkowitz, Washington, D.C.; three grandchildren, Zachary, Elizabeth, and Bryson Kubnick; mother-in-law, Zada Falk, Yuma, Az.; and many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Pizarski Funeral Home, 2911 Plover Rd., Plover. There will be a time of sharing memories at 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to CAP Services, Inc of Portage County, 1608 W. River Dr. Stevens Point, WI 54481, or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Brainard Funeral Home- Everest Chapel, Weston, is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be given at www.brainardfuneral.com.
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February 26, 2012
Professor Itzkowitz was, by far, one of my favorite professors at UW-Stevens Point. He was my advisor and gave me a lot of help figuring out exactly what I wanted to do with my future. I'm extremely thankful for him and wish more people could have had his guidance. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Barb Mattes
February 9, 2012
On behalf of the 1971 graduating class of Scranton Central High school I want to extend deep sympathy to Gary's family. Gary was in several of my classes, and I worked with him for a while at his Dad's business.I will always remember him as a very kind person, with a wonderful personality. He will be missed by all of us. Peace.
P Sudevan
January 31, 2012
Patricia, My thoughts are with you and your family. With my heartfelt condolences and deep sympathy,
P Sudevan
January 31, 2012
Patricia and family, Thinking of your family please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy, Clyde and Joyce Patterson
Jay,Stacy and Blake Heal
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Cheryl Ganser
January 29, 2012
Patricia and family I have been thinking about you and want you all to know you have my deepest sympathy. Cheryl Ganser
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