David Canowitz

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David Canowitz, age 84, passed away on February 20, 2023. Born March 27, 1938, David Canowitz was the son of the late Dr. Aaron and Naomi Canowitz. He graduated from Columbus Academy in 1956, OSU in 1960, and the OSU College of Pharmacy in 1966 where he was a member of Rho Pi Phi, a professional fraternity. His first position was with Arcade Drugs in Newark, Ohio, where he met Bob Agnew. In 1972, they and a few other pharmacists started Dane Drugs, which lasted until 1994. While at Dane Drugs, David started a program at Heritage Towers where he would advise the residents on their medications as well as deliver them. He was active in the Pickerington Chamber of Commerce as well as a member of Columbus Jewish Historical Society. While his sons were active in BBYO, David was an active member of the BBYO Adult Board, representing Columbus at the regional meetings from 1983 to 1986. He was also a member of Tifereth Israel since 1973 and was on the Chevra Kadisha committee for many years. Since his retirement in 2013, he enjoyed traveling, bird watching, and meeting his ROMEO friends for lunch.

Preceded in death by parents, Aaron & Naomi Canowitz, and sister and brother-in-law, Mimi & Norman Silverstein. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Judy Canowitz; sons, Jay (Robin) Canowitz and Steve Canowitz; sister, Nancy Young; grandchildren, Rachel, Blake, Alyssa, Abe, Meryn, and Jillian Canowitz; niece and nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 24th at Epstein Memorial Chapel, 3232 E. Main St. Interment will follow at New Tifereth Israel Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the home of Jay & Robin Canowitz on Friday immediately following the service and Sunday from 5:00-8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Congregation Tifereth Israel (www.tiferethisrael.org) or the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) Online guest book at www.epsteinmemorial.com