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Paul Borowitz Obituary
ZANESVILLE: Paul J. Borowitz, 75 of Zanesville, died peacefully at 2:40 AM Friday, December 7, 2012 at Genesis Morrison House Hospice following a long illness. He was born Wednesday, June 16, 1937 in Columbus, the son of Joseph Borowitz and Anne (Grundei) Borowitz. He married Karen (Beader) Borowitz on Saturday, June 10, 1961 at St. Emeric Catholic Church in New York City.
Paul served his country and is a Veteran of The United States Air Force. Paul attended Aquinas College High School in Columbus and graduated with a Juris Doctorate Degree from The Ohio State University. He practiced with the Law Firms of Miller, Pfeiffer, Burkhart and Batross and Graham & Graham. He retired from the Muskingum County Prosecutors Office as Assistant Prosecutor. He served as Past President of Rosecrans School Board and Past President of The Muskingum County Bar Association. He was a Member of Knights of Columbus, Council 505 and a very active and faithful member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
Paul is survived by his wife: Karen of the home; one son: Paul & Sue Borowitz of Crystal Lake, IL; two grandsons: Nick Borowitz and Alex Borowitz both of Crystal Lake; one sister: Rosalyn & Gary Ison of Hilliard; two brothers: Joseph Borowitz of West Layette, IN and Robert & Marilyn Borowitz of Columbus; two sisters-in-law: Linda Beader and Monica Beader both of Zanesville and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew: Gary Allen Ison.
Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Sunday, December 9, 2012 at The Hillis & Hardwick Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue where a Christian Vigil will be held at 7:45 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM Monday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with a Dominican Father as celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with VFW Post 1058 conducting full military honors. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Genesis Morrison House Hospice, 713 Forest Avenue, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 144 North Fifth Street, Bishop Rosecrans High School, 1040 East Main Street or Knights of Columbus Council 505, 275 Sunrise Center Drive, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 in Paul's memory. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.HillisHardwickFH.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Borowitz
Larry Thompson
December 1, 2021
Paul I still think of you. My best man.
December 1, 2020
Paul I still think of you. RIP.
Larry
Larry Thompson
December 1, 2019
Hey Paul l am still here. Miss you buddy
Your Friend Larry
December 12, 2012
Karen, Paulie, and family, So sorry to hear about your lose of such a wonderful husband, dad and grandfather. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
Patty Barrett
December 10, 2012
Karen, I am so sorry to hear about Paul, my Godfather passed away this weekend too and I missed the notice. Paul was a fine attorney and mentor to us young guys at G&G. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve Baldwin
Sister Helena Young
December 10, 2012
Karen may you and your family be comforted at this time and may Paul rest in peace. You are in my prayers.
Sondra Wiezbiski
December 10, 2012
Dear Karen,Paul, and family, My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time. You are in my prayers.. I think Paul was an honorable man.
Karl Knight
December 10, 2012
Dear Karen, Paul (son), Sue and family,
Our Condolences and deepest sympathy go out to you. I have many fond memories of my youth in which he was very kind and supportive as a parent and husband.
Thoughts and prayers,
Karl Knight and family-
Barb (Joe) Schneider
December 10, 2012
Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. There is a peace though that passes all understanding, may you find rest in that special place. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mel and Carolyn Arnold
December 9, 2012
Karen, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Bob McClelland
December 9, 2012
Paul treated me with the utmost respect and courtesy as I worked as an intern in the prosecutor's office in 2006. He set a good example for me as a fledgling attorney. My sincerest condolences go out to the family.
December 9, 2012
karen and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. janice finnicum
December 9, 2012
Dear Karen, I was so sorry to see
that you have lost your Husband Paul. My Thoughts &prayers are with you
Scott Griffiths
December 8, 2012
To the Family,
Sorry for your loss, will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
December 8, 2012
Karen, Paul, and family,
May God be with you during this time. May you feel His presence. Sorry about your loss.
Mark and Bev Catlett
Michele Corder
December 8, 2012
Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dick Tennant
December 8, 2012
Paul was a good friend during our High School days at Aquinas class of "55" We lost contact after graduation. Very sorry for your loss
December 8, 2012
Dear Karen, young Paul and family,
You have our deepest sympathy. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Keith and RoseAnn Knight
Lorraine Wallace Portis
December 8, 2012
Karen, My deepest condolences to you & your family at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Peggy Gaiters
December 8, 2012
Dear Karen and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. I am praying for the Lords comfort for you all. You have always been such good people. God bless you. Peggy Gaiters
December 8, 2012
Karen,
As you know, Paul was one of my best and dearest friends. We went to OSU together, were faternity brothers and Paul was my best man. Paul is the kindest and most gracious person I have known. He was a real gentleman. Our sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Larry and Ginger Thompson, Moraga CA
Lawrence (Joe) Selegue
December 8, 2012
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Borowitz family at the loss of Paul.:: The Aquinas High School Alumni Association has requested Fr Richard McAlister to offer a Mass for Paul.(Fr is a Dominican Priest and Graduate of Aquinas 52) and is stationed at Providence College in Providence. R.I.
Judge Ray and Martha Miller
December 8, 2012
To Karen, Paul and family, you have our sincere sympathy on the passing of a competent attorney, family man and friend. In the many years that I knew Paul, he was always gracious and sincere. He will be missed by many.
Jack Veneman
December 8, 2012
Dear Karen,Paul and family. Please accept my deepest sympahy as you mourn the loss of Paul.I will always remember as a friend and gentleman who had the utmost integrity.
Belita Ramsey
December 8, 2012
Karen,
I am very sorry for your loss. My sympathy to you & your family.
Sandy Cavinee
December 8, 2012
Karen and Family,
My prayers for you all. Peace..Sandy
December 8, 2012
To the Family:
Our deepest condolences at the loss of Paul. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend to all. You are with us in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Gene & Elfy
Richard Ross
December 8, 2012
I was an assistant prosecutor in Athens County for 6 years and the prosecuting attorney in Morgan County for 20 years. I enjoyed Paul's company at OPAA meetings and he freely gave his advice when I needed it.
Mary Mumford
December 8, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with Paul's family. Mary (MUM) Mumford and Family
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