Henry Katz of Jacksonville, Fl (formerly of Chicago, IL), passed away peacefully on September 28, 2022. Henry was born in Chicago, IL on January 15, 1934. Growing up, Henry overcame many challenges, but with a very loving family by his side, he made it through to the other side of the tunnel. He attended John Marshall High School and later joined the United States Navy, where he served for 4 years, much of this time with his big brother Max on the USS Newport News, who helped Henry succeed. He attended Roosevelt University in Chicago, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and took the skills he learned in the Navy and college and began a career with the State of Illinois as a social worker where he loved to help people. When Henry and his family moved to Florida, he worked as a social worker for the Department of Children and Families, and later at Walmart, which was his favorite employer.
Throughout most of his adult life, he had a passion for running and entered in many marathons and other shorter races, but mostly loved running on the beach. He enjoyed the USA Today crossword puzzle, watching Jeopardy, and listening to music for many hours. He loved eating at restaurants and watching just about every professional and college team based in Chicago, especially the Cubs and Bulls. Henry loved to vacation with his best friend and cousin Dr. Seymour Cohen, where they shared many hours of laughs, stories, and good times. He had an infectious laugh and personality that everyone fell in love with. Henry loved his family and was dedicated to his wife Candy and his son David, whom he cherished and loved spending time with the most.
Henry was preceded by his father Harry Katz, his mother Eva (nee Gurewitz), and his brothers Samuel, Robert, and Max. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years Candy, his son David, his sister Betty (Ted), and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family expresses their heartfelt appreciation to Dolphin Pointe Health Care for their undivided love and compassion that they showed every day for Henry.
He will be missed by family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GreenlawnJacksonville.com for the Katz family.
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