Born March 20, 1926, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Jacob and Ida Rabinowitz. He graduated from Meyers High School and attended Temple University and Wilkes University. He resided in Wilkes-Barre his entire life.

William was a member of Temple Israel, where he was very active, served on the board and was a lifetime member. He was honored with a Citation of Appreciation for his distinguished and exemplary service there. He was also a member and treasurer of the Men's Club at the Jewish Community Center. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during World War II in the Pacific. He worked as a businessman and was owner of Barre Motors, Fashion Beauty and Alert Beauty Supply.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Rabinowitz; and sister Shirley Fortinsky.

Surviving are his wife, Diane Kornblau Rabinowitz; sons Jay and his wife, Mindy, of Denver, Colo., and Jeff, of Wilkes-Barre; grandchildren Lindsey Rabinowitz, of Oakland, Calif., and Eric Rabinowitz, of San Francisco, Calif.; and sister Sylvia Schwartz, of Mexico.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, in Temple Israel Synagogue, 239 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre.

Shiva will be observed 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Temple Israel.

Arrangements by Rosenberg Funeral Chapel Inc., Wilkes-Barre.

Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Israel or to the charity of donor's choice.

Visit www.RosenbergFuneralChapel.com for additional information.

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Published by The Pittston Dispatch from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2019.

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Debbie McLain

January 28, 2019

Jeff, Deepest sympathy to you and to your family. I adored your dad. He had a beautiful smile, a sparkle in his eyes, and deepest love for all of you. He'll always live in your hearts. Love, Debbie (Istvan) McLain

Sue Strassman

January 26, 2019

I am currently in Florida and was very sad to learn of the passing of someone as special as your beloved husband, father and grandfather.
Bill was a good friend and a good neighbor. My sincere condolences to Diane and Jay and Jeff.

Richard Thomas

January 26, 2019

My condolences to you Jeff and your family.

John Lopatt

January 25, 2019

Jay and Family: wonderful picture and obituary of your father. Veteran of WW II like my father. God Bless him. I extend my deep sorrow to you and your mother and brother. Your friend John Lopatto

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