David (I.) Katz

KATZ, David I. Katz, 90 years of age, of Maple Edge Dr., Bloomfield died Saturday, December 25, 2010. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Samuel and Eva (Novarr) Katz. He served in the US Army during World War II. David taught math at Windsor High School before going into the insurance business. He was sales manager for Prudential Insurance Company for 32 years before continuing on his own. He was a member of Beth Hillel Synagogue of Bloomfield, the Jewish War Veterans, a Hadassah Associate, and a member of the West Hartford Regents. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Miriam (Kaufman) Katz; two sons, Dr. Stuart Katz of Eastport, NY, and Jonathan Katz and his wife Dale of Houston, TX; a granddaughter, Rebecca Katz; a sister, Augusta Apter of West Hartford; and a sister-in-law, Arlene Friedman. He enjoyed golf, ballroom dancing, bridge and the Red Sox. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi Gary Atkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Brahilover Benevolent Association Cemetery, Cleveland Ave., Hartford. A memorial period will be observed at his home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hadassah, c/o Mrs. Frederick Helene, 43 Carlyle Rd, West Hartford 06117 or to a charity of the donor’s choice . For further information, directions, or to sign the guestbook for David, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.