Nathan Horowitz, 69

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WARWICK, R.I. – Nathan A. Horowitz passed away Jan. 16 at Oak Hill Center in Pawtucket. Born in Providence, son of the late Jerome and Suzanne (Salti) Horowitz, he resided in Warwick for 12 years.  A New Englander at heart, Nathan also called the Boston area his home for many years.

Nathan was the devoted partner and best friend of Maureen Greene, of Warwick.  He was also the dear brother of Betty Leef and her husband, Donald, of New Hampshire, and the late Rochelle Horowitz.  He is survived by three nephews, a grandnephew, three grandnieces and a multitude of cousins.Nathan was a graduate of Classical High School and Northwestern University, class of ’73.  He was a Vietnam era Navy veteran.  After his service, Nathan became an instructor for Honeywell, traveling worldwide for 15 years to teach system networking before retiring in 1992.  He actively pursued various business ventures, which included joining a group of entrepreneurs as a co-owner of a Voice-Tel franchise in Massachusetts. 

Nathan was a dedicated volunteer for Jewish Big Brothers and Sisters in Boston for many years, receiving the “Big Brother of the Year” award.  He was also a proud recipient of the local Jefferson Award, an honor given to ordinary people who do extraordinary acts without the expectation of recognition. From an early age, Nathan knew that saving lives depended on the generosity of regular blood donors, and throughout his lifetime, he was an avid contributor. Traveling and learning about foreign cultures was another favorite pastime that started during his Honeywell days. More recently, while cruising he met and maintained friendships with fellow cruisers worldwide. 

Nathan would like you to honor his memory by doing an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness for someone else in his name.

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