Funeral Details

Dr. Larry Joel Powitz, age 82, born on December 17, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois. Beloved husband of Bonita "Bonnie" Powitz. Loving father of Jack (Kimberly) Powitz, Paul (Tiffany Clark) Powitz and Diana (Tiffani Tolbert) Powitz. Proud Grandfather of Magnolia ("Maggie"), Jaymison ("Jay"), Astoria ("Tori"), and Charlotte. Dear Brother of Charlene (Howard) Gelber.

Dr. Larry Joel Powitz earned a Doctor of Education in Psychology in 1984. Afterwards, Dr Larry Joel Powitz worked for the Chicago Public Schools for 38 years. Throughout his tenure with Chicago Public Schools, he earned accolades of Lead School Psychologist, Internship Supervisor, and President of Chicago Association of School Psychologist. As a School Psychologist for Chicago Public Schools, he was highly respected and regarded in his role. Dr. Larry Joel Powitz also served his community for 30 plus years by starting his own private practice as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Buffalo Grove, Illinois and had many different creative accomplishments. His most notable accomplishment with pride was his book entitled, “Navigating Seas of Human Connections” (2014). Along with writing his book, Dr. Larry Joel Powitz, was a frequent writer and opinion contributor to the “Neighborhood Daily Herald”. In addition, Dr. Larry Joel Powitz, was a great friend to many, and always cherished the very special time he spent with all of them.

Service Tuesday 1PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 North Buffalo Grove Road (one block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lymphoma Research Foundation, 88 Pine Street, Suite 2400, New York, NY 10005, www.lymphoma.org, or to a charity of your choice. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com