Michael Hurwitz

Michael Hurwitz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully at 93. Born in Boston in 1931 to Pearl Birnbaum and Dr. David Hurwitz.  Michael lived a life full of accomplishment.

A graduate of Phillips Andover Academy in 1948, Michael went on to Harvard University, where he graduated in 1952, followed by Harvard Business School in 1954. Shortly after, he served his country as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he was proudly stationed on USCG Eastwind -a vessel designed to access military bases in Greenland and Antarctica that would be inaccessible without the use of heavy icebreakers.

On December 22, 1951, Michael married his high school sweetheart, Nancy, beginning a 72-year journey of love and partnership. They shared a beautiful life, attending symphonies, traveling the world, spending time at the beach, playing golf, and creating cherished memories with their family and friends.

Michael, a pioneer in the plastics and packaging industry for over five decades, worked as a partner at Technical Papers Corporation for more than 40 years, where his dedication and innovation made a lasting impact. Outside of his career, Michael was an avid tennis player, a skilled golfer, and a member of the Wellesley Country Club and The Strand in Naples, Florida. In addition to his athletic pursuits, he found joy in skiing and sailing and had a gift for watercolor painting. He was a dedicated member of Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley and The Strand community in Naples, Florida.

Michael is survived by his loving wife Nancy, his brother Alfred Hurwitz (Marge), and his sister Julie Seelig (Michael). He is predeceased by his brother, Stephen Hurwitz.

He leaves behind his children Richard Hurwitz (Lettie), Louise Hurwitz (Sue), and Amy Cooper (Joseph). Michael was a proud grandfather to Samantha Ensslin, Joanna Murphy, Jacob Kahane, Matthew Kahane, Alexandra Cooper, and Elizabeth Stebler and a devoted great-grandfather to Abigail, Harrison, Oliver, Maisie, Myles, Adah, and Rosalind.

Michael’s legacy will live on through the many lives he touched with his kindness, wisdom, and love for his family. His memory will be cherished forever. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a charity of your choice in Michael’s honor.

Funeral Service will be at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:30AM. Burial at Crawford Street Memorial Park, Baker St., West Roxbury. For a zoom link please visit tbewellesley.org.