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Erwin Shalowitz Obituary

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, ERWIN EMMANUEL SHALOWITZ of Silver Spring, MD. Devoted husband of the late Elaine Shalowitz. Loving father of Ann (Carl) Dieffenbach, Aliza (Peter) Murrieta and Jonathan (Naomi) Shalowitz. Dear brother of the late Ernest Shalowitz. Cherished grandfather of Sara (Neal) Turbow, Rebecca (David) Tuteur, Joaquin and Daniel Murrieta and Micah and Noah Shalowitz and great-grandfather of Owen Turbow. He was also the beloved companion to Harriet Feldman. Graveside funeral services will be held privately. Shiva to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County for the benefit of the Dr. Elaine L. Shalowitz Educational Fund or to the Jewish National Fund. Arrangements entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 21, 2024.

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