ALFRED J. KATZ

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ALFRED KATZ Obituary

ALFRED J. KATZ, M.D. (Age 78)
Died on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at his home in Rockville, MD. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Deborah; daughters, Rebecca Katz (Matt Scharf) and Emily Katz (Laura Chapman); and four grandchildren, Olivia, Benjamin, Leo and Eli. He is also survived by his sister, Miriam Cohen and brother-in-law, Herb Cohen; sister-in-law, Joan Rosenbaum and John Gorham; nephew, Joshua Galper and niece, Satya Welch and their families. Born and raised in the Bronx, son of the late Charlotte and Sirol Katz, Dr. Katz was a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. A Captain in the U.S. Army, he was stationed at Fort Sam Houston, treating burn victims returning from Vietnam. Dr. Katz was a Board certified pathologist/hematologist/blood banker who had a distinguished career at the American Red Cross for more than 30 years, starting as the Director of Connecticut Blood Services, then becoming Executive Director of Blood Services at National Headquarters, and concluding his career as Senior Director of Biomedical Development at the Jerome H. Holland Laboratory. He also maintained a position as Clinical Professor of Pathology at The George Washington University. Dr. Katz was an avid, top-seeded masters tennis player, a transplant from New York who remained passionate about the N.Y. Giants football team and the New York Yankees. He loved music and the arts, attending concerts, theater, and films. A man for all seasons, he enjoyed travel and hiking trips with his wife.Dr. Katz was a man of great intellect who cared deeply about his family and was concerned about the world around him. His life was guided by high moral and ethical standards. He will be deeply missed. The family is grateful to his caregivers, who have been loyal and devoted to his well-being for the past year and a half. The family asks that donations in his memory be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson''s Research. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Temple Beth Ami, 14330 Travilah Road, Rockville, MD at 1 p.m.Interment immediately following at the Garden of Remembrance in Clarksburg, MD. The family will be receiving visitors at home Thursday evening, with services at 7:30 p.m. Condolences may be made to the family at:www.sagelbloomfield.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Jan. 26 to Jan. 28, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for ALFRED KATZ

9 Entries

Neil Blumberg MD

June 21, 2025

As we approach the 10th anniversary of Fred's death, I remember him as a mentor and supporter of the research that my wife Joanna M. Heal MBBS MRCP and I were doing in the 1990s. He also gave me my first post-residency job in the Connecticut Red Cross. A very quietly passionate and principled physician who made everyone around him better by his presence. My sympathies to his family, who were the ever present love and commitment during the time I knew him. Hail and farewell.

Constance Freed

February 24, 2023

I knew Freddie from the time he went to Swarthmore
College, through Medical school in Philadelphia.
He was very shy and a good friend. I saw him several times back in the Bronx when he was at Einstein. Fred was a great dancer. He was of high moral character and very ethical. Am happy he had a nice family and accomplished what he wanted in his career He and I would have had many discussions today about medicine.I'm 85 years old.

Michael Yoselle

January 31, 2019

It is hard to imagine that so much time has passed, and I only now learned of Freds passing. Such a sad loss. He was a wonderful man and you were a terrific couple. Your friend from college...Michael

Ruth Biehl

February 2, 2016

I just heard about Fred's passing. Like others, he opened new doors for me at Red Cross which allowed me to expand my skills and career. A great boss and an even greater person. I am so grateful for his presence during my lifetime.

January 29, 2016

I am so saddened by Fred's death - he was a great mentor and good friend at ARC Headquarters. He will be missed. Barbara McKeever-Peoples

Jerry Sandler

January 29, 2016

Kathy and I thought that the funeral service was perfect. Comments from Fred's sister, brother-in-law and daughter were moving. Dick Schubert, President of American Red Cross while Fred was there, sent a condolences message from Switzerland which I gave to Debbie.

January 28, 2016

It is comforting to know that at such a difficult time you can pray for comfort and God will help you.

Edward Snyder

January 28, 2016

I was deeply saddened to hear of Fred's passing. He helped me launch my career in Transfusion and was clearly a mentor for me in my early years at Yale. He was always helpful and remained a good friend as the years went by. I will always remember his support of my work and his enthusiasm and leadership for the work he did at the ARC in CT and at National. He helped save the lives of literally thousands of Connecticut patients who never knew his name, but owed their lives to his ensuring that they had blood when they needed it. I have tried to emulate and instill his approach as I mentor junior faculty and students. To that extent, he lives on. I will miss him. He was a good man.

Ed Snyder, MD Blood Bank Director, Yale University.

Matthew Meraz

January 26, 2016

My sincere sympathy for your loss. May our Heavenly Father give you strength and bless you with peace during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11

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