Virginia Beach —Benjami n Moskowitz, 91, passed away peacefully at home December 28, 2016.
He leaves behind a loving wife of 71 years, Grace Roth Moskowitz; daughter, Gayle Schroeder; son Robert Moskowitz and wife Devorah; daughter Jill Mitcham and many close friends. He was blessed with six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
He was a WWII naval veteran who served in the Marshall Islands, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and the Philippines transporting troops onto the beachheads. He was wounded when his boat was hit. He was very proud of his service to his country.
The funeral took place at Woodlawn Memorial King David Garden and was officiated by Rabbi Israel Zoberman.