ROBERT BERKOWITZ

BERKOWITZ, Robert Of Framingham on April 3, 2010 at age 74. Beloved wife of Susan (Kramer) Berkowitz. Devoted father of Laurie Fitzgerald and her husband Christopher of Framingham, Sharon Berkowitz and her husband Damian Krysan of Rochester, NY, Leonard Berkowitz of Framingham and Debra Dempsey and her husband Matthew of Shrewsbury. Dear grandfather of Jennifer, Kimberly, and Kevin Fitzgerald; Sarah and Mark Krysan and James and Sylvia Dempsey. Loving brother of Michael Berkowitz and his wife Natalie and Charlotte Dana. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and came to the greater Boston area as a child. Bob graduated from Northeastern University in 1959 with a detgree in Mechanical Engineering and was married to Susan that same year. He spent his professional career in the high tech industry and was one of the founding partners of Prime Computer. He wrote a column on high technology for the Middlesex News. After the sale of Prime Computers he was an active member of the Board of Directors for a number of firms including Iomega. He retired from the Board at Iomega in 2008. He was also a member of the Board of Directors for The Aftercare Ministries (Bridge House) of Framingham and cooked monthly and holiday meals. One of his greatest joys was helping people achieve their potential and in that way he was a trusted friend, mentor and counselor to many people including friends, family and collegues. In addition Bob was a strong supporter of the Jewish Day School and a devoted and active member of Temple Beth Sholom. Bob enjoyed traveling with his wife, cooking, woodworking, writing and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Services at Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 9:30 AM. Burial to follow in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be at his late residence, Wednesday until 9 pm, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm, and Friday 11-2 PM. Remembrances in Robert’s memory may be made to Temple Beth Sholom or the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St. Framingham MA 01701