SARATOGA SPRINGS — Morris Katz, age 94, passed away on Wednesday July 22, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 16, 1921 in New York, NY to the late Philip and Sadie Katz.
Morris graduated from Ossining High School. Upon graduating from high school, Morris served his country in the US Army Air Corps which later became the US Air Force. After serving his country as a WWII veteran, Morris continued his education attending the New York University graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Business.
Morris operated and owned The Fabric Bazaar in Ossining, NY for many years. Throughout his life he owned and operated many different businesses. The one thing that was always constant was his love to continuously educate himself with any means possible. Morris was even a published writer, he published his own book, “The Journey.” He enjoyed a lifelong love of learning and writing.
Morris is survived by his loving wife Natalie Katz of 68 plus years, and they had a remarkable fun-filled life together. Mr. and Mrs. Katz had 3 sons, Sanford Katz (Kathleen), Gordon Katz, Barry Katz (Audre’), 4 granddaughters, 4 grandsons, and 5 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
A graveside service with Military Honors was held on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., in Schuylerville, NY.
Friends and family gathered at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., in Saratoga Springs prior to the graveside service at the cemetery.
