Leonard A. Catz's Obituary
Leonard A. Catz of Fort Lauderdale, Florida passed on February 16, 2023.
The community mourns the sudden passing of our beloved member, friend, scholar and teacher, Leonard Catz. He leaves behind his children Safra and Gal and Sarit and David, his grandchildren Daniel, Jonathan, Rachel, and Ethan, and his cherished companion Elaine Ross.
Together with his treasured late wife, Judy, Leonard built a strong Jewish family and established a legacy that touched the lives of all who knew him with his wisdom and generosity of spirit. His love for the Jewish People and for The State of Israel were legendary and boundless.
A funeral service will take place at Congregation Kehillath Israel in Brookline, Massachusetts, Sunday, February 19 at 11:00 am. Shiva will be observed for seven days by Elaine and Safra at the Auberge Beach Residences, 2200 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, beginning Monday, February 20, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm and 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Sarit will sit shiva at her home in New Jersey.
Arrangements by Levitt-Weinstein Blasberg-Rubin Zilbert Memorial Chapel (305) 932-2700
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