Seymour Raiz

January 27, 1933 - April 23, 2022

SEYMOUR ELI RAIZ, 89, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marlene (nee Markowitz). Survived by daughter, Dr. Lisa Raiz of Columbus; sons, Michael (Cathy) Raiz and Daniel (Abigail) Raiz, both of Cleveland; and grandchildren, Eden, Marisa, Lauren and Aaron. Son of the late Israel and Sarah Raiz. Brother of the late Dov (Sarah) Raiz, and the late Muriel (Gersain) Giterman. A native of New York, Seymour moved to Cleveland at a young age. To work his way through Western Reserve University, he worked first in a factory, and later, obtained his first position at The Cleveland Press, in the profession of his aspirations – “the newspaper business.” The rest is history. After earning multiple advances at The Cleveland Press culminating with Executive Sports Editor, in 1977, Seymour accepted the position of Managing Editor at The Columbus Citizen-Journal. Seymour retired from The Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau as Vice-President of Communications. Upon retirement, Seymour took on the role of special assistant to Marlene as they escorted trips around the world with older adults. He continued lifelong passions for fitness and music, running the Columbus Marathon to celebrate his 50th birthday and joining The Harmony Project. However, his greatest passion was family. He devoted himself to caring for Marlene and was ever present in the lives of his children and grandchildren. Seymour celebrated friendships and connections with new people. ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO GATHER AT EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E MAIN STREET, COLUMBUS AT 12:30 PM FOR A PROCESSION TO ACCOMPANY THE CASKET TO THE GRAVESIDE SERVICE TO BE HELD AT 1:00PM, MONDAY, APRIL 25 AT NEW TIFERETH ISRAEL CEMETERY. Immediately following graveside service, Seymour’s family will receive guests at the Jewish Community Center, 1125 College Ave, Columbus. Graveside service zoom link is available by emailing [email protected] Shiva services are Monday, April 25, 5:30-8:00pm at the Jewish Community Center, Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27 from 5:30-8:00 pm at 155 W Main Street, Columbus (Waterford Tower), parking in rear lot off Civic Center Drive, gate will be open and security provided. Shiva will be observed at the home of Daniel and Abigail Raiz & Family in Cleveland this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Mincha/ Maariv will start at approximately 6:40 PM this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Harmony Project, [email protected] or Tifereth Israel, Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund www.tiferethisrael.org Online guest book at www.epsteinmemorial.com