CHARLES HORWITZ

HORWITZ CHARLES Age 75, passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania on April 13, 2021. Charles was the son of Benjamin and Mae (nee Zumoff) Horwitz. He is survived by his beloved wife, Judith (nee Axelrod), their son, William, and his brother, Mayer (Barbara) Horwitz, Esq. Chuck, as he was known by family and friends, was an entrepreneur. Early in his career, he was a buyer of women's fashions for Gimbels and Wanamakers. Following that, he became the owner of Ridgeway Stores. After retiring, he served as a consultant to the fashion industry, and was a guest instructor at the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science. He also became a licensed insurance agent. Chuck was a graduate of Haverford High School and Temple University. He had been an active member of the New Warrior Men's organization for many years. The family requests donations be made to mds-foundation.org/donate. Services were private. www.goldsteinsfuneral.com