MARVIN KOZLOWSKI

FAMILY GRAVESIDE SERVICE: FRIDAY 10/09/2020, 1:45 pm, at HEBREW MEMORIAL PARK. In the early morning hours of Thursday, October 8th, Marvin Kozlowski passed away peacefully, and surrounded by love, in his West Bloomfield home. The most adoring, optimistic and patient man the world has ever known, Marvin sure packed a lot of life into his 100 years on earth. Natives of Radom, Poland, Marvin and his father, Max, spent time in Nazi work camps before boarding a train to their impending death when it approached a stretch of tracks that had been recently bombed by the Allied Forces; their lives were spared. They were the only two members of their family to survive the Holocaust. After the war, Marvin made it to the United States in 1949 and was reunited with Edith London, also a Holocaust survivor, who arrived two years prior. They were married in 1950 and welcomed their first child, Jay, in 1952, eager to rebuild the family they had lost. Four years later, they welcomed their second child, Ruthie, and after another six years, their third and final, Joe. Marvin and Edith worked so hard to give their children the lives they deserved. Marvin's work days started before dawn and he would rarely get home before ten o'clock at night. Edith, with her heart of gold, did all she could to nurture the children, while Marvin provided for the family. Despite having no relevant experience, Marvin got a highly sought-after tailoring job at Sears by speaking with the hiring managers, sharing his story and convincing them that he would not fail. This unwillingness to give up or fail was something that Marvin carried with him until the very end. After 17 years at Sears, Marvin took a big chance by opening up his own store in Bloomfield Hills. The landlord didn't want to rent space to Marvin, but, again, Marvin made too compelling an argument. With Edith in charge of sales and Marvin doing alterations, the couple turned Devon Custom Clothiers into a great success story. The two of them were unstoppable. They spent all this time and effort providing for their kids that they were ultimately able to pay for each of them to attend college and medical school; they also paid for the kids' cars. That was something in which Marvin always took such great pride. Despite all his hard work, Marvin always showered his kids with affection. It's hard to imagine two people loving and caring for their family more than Marvin and Edith. Marvin is survived by his wife, Edith; his children, Jay (the late Linda) (Renee), Ruthie, Joe (Jill); his grandchildren, Rachel, Anna (Bryan), David, Julia, Max, Ben; and great grandchild, Elliot. Words can't express the love and closeness that Marvin and his family shared. The lessons he and Edith have instilled in subsequent generations are so incredibly valued. The last few years were challenging, but Marvin, the consummate survivor--with care from many, including Ruthie, Jay, David and his nurse, Kim, among others--fought until the very end. He fought to spend more time with his family, who loved him so dearly and who will miss him more than can be expressed. Age 100, of West Bloomfield, died October 08, 2020. Beloved husband of Edith. Dear son of the late Max and the late Ryfka Kozlowski. Devoted father of Joseph (Jill) Kozlowski, Ruthie Kozlowski and Jay (Renee), (the late Linda) Kozlowski. Proud grandfather of Rachel Kozlowski, Anna (Bryan Sofen) Kozlowski Sofen, David Kozlowski, Julia Kozlowski, Max Kozlowski and Benjamin Kozlowski. Adoring great-grandfather of Elliot Sofen. Loving son of the late Mordchai Shrageh and the late Finkel Rifka Kozlowski. Cherished brother to the late Shlomo Kozlowski, and late Fela Kozlowski, late Chayka Kozlowski and late Itka Kozlowski. OFFICIATING: Rabbi H. Yoskowitz INTERMENT: Hebrew Memorial Park SHIVA: Private family Shiva CONTRIBUTIONS: If you would like to further honor the memory of Marvin Kozlowski you may do so by making a contribution to: HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER 28123 Orchard Lake Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-553-2400 www.holocaustcenter.org or Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, S.W. Washington, DC 20024 202-488-0400

MARVIN KOZLOWSKI

April 26, 1920 - October 8, 2020

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April 26, 1920 - October 8, 2020

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