"So sorry for your loss. She was a good woman, always with a smile. Susan, you may remember me, Shirley Sawyer, I used to bring in Cindy for clothes and you would entertain daughter Heidi who was maybe 2 years old. We always enjoyed you both. I know you have good memories of times spent with Edie and family. They will help you through this difficult time. May God bless and keep you."
In loving memory of
Edith L. Berkowitz
May 4, 2017
Edith Lillian Berkowitz, a 55-year resident of Quincy, passed away at the age of 91 on Thursday, May 4, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Edith was born October 15, 1925 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Frank and Clara Resnikov Greenblatt. She married Abe Berkowitz of Quincy on November 11, 1951 in Newton, MA. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1998.
She graduated from Jeremiah Burke High School in Dorchester, MA in 1942. Before getting married she worked as a bookkeeper in Boston. In Quincy Edith was the owner for many years of Edie's & More Edie's, a children's clothing store on Maine Street. She was a member of Temple B'Nai Shalom, a past treasurer at the Temple, a member of the Temple Sisterhood and a long time volunteer at Blessing Hospital.
Edith is survived by four children, Ken Berkowitz of Sioux City, IA, Susan (Frank) Ley of Edwardsville, IL, Paul (Sandra) Berkowitz of Brookline, MA, and David (Lana) Berkowitz of Baytown, TX and grandchildren, Jessica Ley, Jacob (Christina) Ley, Gabriel (Sydney) Berkowitz, Zachary Berkowitz, Emily (Mark Sigal) Berkowitz, Benjamin Berkowitz, and Daniel Berkowitz and great-grandchildren, Dani Berkowitz, McKenzie Ley and Nolan Ley.
In addition to her husband Abe, Edith was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.
Services: 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2017 in Valley of Peace Cemetery, with Mike Saul officiating.
Burial: Valley of Peace, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: The family will visit with friends following the graveside services at the Temple B'Nai Shalom (427 N. 9th Street).
Memorials: Blessing Hospital or Temple B'Nai Shalom
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Tributes
"My thoughts are with your family at this sad time. Your Mom will live on in each and everyone of you."
"So sorry for the loss of your Mother. A mother's love is never ending. She will be in your heart forever. Your memories will help you through the loss. Aaron and Sheryl Karolinski"
"I am so sorry for your great, great loss!!! I will always remember her big heart, her sense of humor, her eyes, her family and her warm and infectious smile! She will always be a part of me as she was a favored part of my childhood! My prayers are with you all!"
"Condolences to all at this time."
"Edith was an amazing women and I am blessed to have known her. She always had a way of lighting up a room! She will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to her family."
"I am sad to hear about the death of your mom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. (Her new grandson arrived in perfect time!)"
"Frank and Susan - I am sorry for your loss - I wish you peace"