Sanford Kravitz Obituary (1931 - 2009)

Sanford Kravitz, age 77, of Westerville, passed away October 7, 2009 at his residence. He was born Dec 2, 1931 in Cleveland. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and later moved to Columbus to pursue his career. He worked many years as a senior clothing buyer for Lazarus Department Stores. He later became Vice President of Jonathon Logan & Butte Knit Clothing Companies out of New York for 20+ years. He advanced to a similar position with Christian Dior for Women, also out of New York. Next he owned his own small office equipment company, Copiers Etc. Upon a brief retirement he decided to again return to take on a consulting role with Ohio Mulch where he has worked for the last 8 years. He was a member in good standing for 35 years at Winding Hollow Country Club and a past Club President, he was also a member of Temple Israel for 35 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Karenruth; sons, Scott Kravitz and Robin (Melanie) Kravitz; grandchildren, Lindsey and Sydney, of Phoenix, AZ; and Carter, Caitlin and Courtney, of Columbus; sisters, Anne Berk, of Cleveland, and Sylvia Blazer, of Columbus; sisters and brothers in law, Mark and Helene Schilling, of Chicago, IL , Jay and Bonnie Perler, of Indianapolis, IN, and Stuart and Susie Schilling, of Blacklick; also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Funeral service 12 PM Friday, October 9, 2009 at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 5419 E. Broad St., with Rabbi Misha Zinkow officiating. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Temple Israel section. Family and friends are welcome at the residence of Sandy and Karenruth on Saturday 6-8 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm.