Celebrating the life of
Benjamin Itzkozitz
October 18, 1922 - July 31, 2008
Benjamin Itzkovitz, 85, died Thursday, July 31, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was retired from the Savannah Fire Department as a Captain after 30 years of service from Station #9.
He graduated from Commercial High School in 1943 and played on the State High School Football Champion Team in 1942. He was a veteran of World War II served in the Army National Guard as a Staff Sargent. He was a Past President of the Chatham Artillery and Treasury emeritus of the Chatham Artillery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wolf Itzkozitz and Ida Cohen Itzkovitz, sisters, Sadie Smith and Bertha Kessler, brother, David Itzkovitz and his nephew, George G. Smith, Jr.
He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Harry and Jean Smith, Charles and Anne Smith, Shirley and Freddie Lariscey, Allen Smith, Robert and Joyce Cowart, Everett and Susan Smith, Ronnie and Susan Smith, Danny and JoAnn Smith, Dickie and Patricia Smith, Diane and John Skarin, Brenda and Mike Griner, Mike Kessler and many great-nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 3, 2008 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 4, 2008 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with the Rev. Buddy Cribbs officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Well,Benny, we had a great time sharing the joy of winning the GIAA Football Championship in 1942.While we were never physically close since I went into the service and settled in New England still the memories of that era and having lunch with you and Willie, Herby Miller, Arthur Hagan and 'Whitey' Boyles in April 2008 will remain among my fondest memorioes. Sleep well old friend and teammate.
- FRED OAKLEY, HADLEY, MA
We will miss you very much Uncle Benny. You will always be in our hearts. Robbie & Ann
- Robbie Cowart & Ann Smith, Savannah, GA
Uncle Benny, You were a much more than just an Uncle to all of your neices and nephews, you were a big part of this great big family and you will be missed! May God Bless You and keep you near! Love, Wendy, Devon & Trevor
- Wendy Smith Reitz, Tampa, FL
I will miss you Uncle Benny
- charles benjamin smith, savannah, GA
To all of the Smith Family how lucky Benny was to have all of you as his own children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nices and hephews. How fortunate for all of you that Benny was there for you your entire life. Someone must have done something right for I think the Smith's are all good people. My mother ask Charles when she died to please look out for me belive me she must have trusted him and he is always there if I need him. I know you all will miss Benny but just know he had a full life and is at peace now. Sincerley, Carlo Hilliard
- Carlo Hilliard, Hilton Head, SC
Well,Benny, we had a great time sharing the joy of winning the GIAA Football Championship in 1942.While we were never physically close since I went into the service and settled in New England still the memories of that era and having lunch with you and Willie, Herby Miller, Arthur Hagan and 'Whitey' Boyles in April 2008 will remain among my fondest memorioes. Sleep well old friend and teammate.
- FRED OAKLEY, HADLEY, MA
We will miss you very much Uncle Benny. You will always be in our hearts. Robbie & Ann
- Robbie Cowart & Ann Smith, Savannah, GA
Uncle Benny, You were a much more than just an Uncle to all of your neices and nephews, you were a big part of this great big family and you will be missed! May God Bless You and keep you near! Love, Wendy, Devon & Trevor
- Wendy Smith Reitz, Tampa, FL
I will miss you Uncle Benny
- charles benjamin smith, savannah, GA
To all of the Smith Family how lucky Benny was to have all of you as his own children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nices and hephews. How fortunate for all of you that Benny was there for you your entire life. Someone must have done something right for I think the Smith's are all good people. My mother ask Charles when she died to please look out for me belive me she must have trusted him and he is always there if I need him. I know you all will miss Benny but just know he had a full life and is at peace now. Sincerley, Carlo Hilliard
- Carlo Hilliard, Hilton Head, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
