LAWRENCE KATKOWSKY

April 13, 1942 - November 17, 2017

SERVICES: 2:00 PM MONDAY 11/20/2017 at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL A LINK WILL BE PROVIDED FOR A WEBCAST OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE Age 75, of Huntington Woods, died 11/17/2017. A trial lawyer for 45 years, he loved helping people. His love of music brought him to the Langsford Men's Chorus. He sang in choirs for the High Holidays since he was a teenager. In 1993, he founded the Zamir Chorale of Metropolitan Detroit. He played the guitar and was able to make his own from scratch before getting ill. He loved motorcycles and traveled the country with his wife. He represented Abate of Michigan and Aid to injured Motorcyclists for many years. He was an avid reader, loved U of M football. His love for his family always came first and he was adored by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beloved husband to Natalie Katkowsky. Devoted father of Freya Katkowsky, David (Bracha) Katkowsky and David (Susan) Prohow. Loving grandfather of Katie (Christopher) Brower, Mary (Justin) McCartney, Sydney (Edward McCree) Prohow and Nathan Beal. Proud great-grandfather of Christopher Brower, Audrey Brower, Jazlyn McCree and E.J. McCree Treasured son to the late Karl and the late Pearl Katkowsky Cherished brother of Robert (Suzie) Katkowsky, Ann (Michael) Press, Marilyn (Clarence) Turner and the late Michael Katkowsky. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will be loved forever always. SHIVA: The family will observe Shiva through Friday at the residence 12951 Lincoln Drive Huntington Woods, MI 48070 (248) 543-1848 Condolence visits welcome from 12:00-4:30 p.m. Religious servies will be held at 7:00 p.m. OFFICIATING: Rabbi E. Pachter Cantor E. Berris INTERMENT: Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery CONTRIBUTIONS: If you would like to further honor the memory of LAWRENCE KATKOWSKY you may do so by making a contribution to: LANGSFORD MEN'S CHORUS or CONGREGATION B'NAI MOSHE