It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Harold Louis Berkowitz (90) of Scottsdale, AZ. Harold passed away on Friday February 17, 2023 after a short illness. Harold was born on December 5, 1932 in Brooklyn New York. In 1953, Harold married his beautiful wife, June Ann Bradford in Yonkers New York. Harold and June were married for 68 years and together raised 3 children. Harold began his career as a Chemical Engineer in Philadelphia PA. Throughout the years, Harold held many Senior Management positions in top Chemical Corporations such as Merck, Sherwin Williams, Olin, and BASF. Those positions required him to move his family many times throughout the country until he ultimately resided in Scottsdale Arizona. Upon Harolds “retirement” in Scottsdale, he became Director - Office of Environmental Technology at ASU, Polytechnic Campus and a Professor in the Environmental Studies Department for almost 30 years. Harold also served on many Corporate Advisory Boards, and was an active Member of the Arizona Environmental Strategic Alliance. In 2004, he was named by Governor Janet Napolitano as a partner to the Arizona-Mexico Commission. “Poppy” as he was affectionally called by his family, was not only a successful business man, he was a devoted and caring man who loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He adored his family and would always put their needs or desires in front of his own. He was a pillar of strength and a role model for us all. Harold was preceded in death by wife, June Ann Berkowitz and survived by son, Steven (Tina), daughters Susan (John) and Linda (Jeffrey) and grandchildren, Justin, Aubrey (Maggie), Victoria (Daniel), Kimberly, Kathleen (Devon), Jamie, great grandchild Ellie, and cherished dog Rusty. Our family wishes to thank the staff at Encompass Health Rehabilitation of Scottsdale and Hospice of the Valley Eckstein Center for the incredible love and care that they showed to our father.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.greenacresmortuary.net for the Berkowitz family.
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