Obituary for Carl David Minkovitz
Carl David Minkovitz, 78, beloved husband, son, father, and grandfather, passed away
peacefully in his sleep on June 3 from complications caused by his rare disease, Inclusion Body Myositis, with which he valiantly and courageously fought for over twenty years.
Carl was born in Somerville but moved to Medford where he graduated from Medford High School in 1961.He graduated from Mass College of Pharmacy in 1966 and worked at local pharmacies in Lexington and Boston before going into business for himself, beginning with The First Shoppe and then Card$mart gift and card stores.
For over 20 years, Carl worked at the business he loved with his daughter Gina beside him. Carl lived in Revere for over 50 years, where he was involved in the Point of Pines Beach Association and as president of youth baseball. Carl was active until the very end at his beloved synagogue, Temple Emmanuel in Chelsea, where he was a dedicated board member.
Carl is survived by his devoted wife, Sharon (Crasnick Gedacht) Minkovitz, whom he married in 2001 when they blended their families into one; and beloved children and grandchildren Gina Ellison and Ava; Greg Minkovitz and Tori; Brad and Kristina Minkovitz; Daniel and Stefannie Gedacht and Ariel, Tamar, Raphael and Max; Andrew and Cicely Gedacht and Anna and Benjamin; and Julie Sharp and Alex, Nathaniel, and Noah; and two caring aides, Nadeige and Rose. Carl was the beloved son of the late Morris and Marion Minkovitz, and is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law Glenn and Roberta Minkovitz, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
There are no words to described how much Carl was loved, respected, and admired by everyone who knew him. His smile and positive attitude in spite of his many challenges was remarkable, and his absence will be felt by his heartbroken family, friends, and customers forever. The family would like to thank Dr. Allan Goroll and all the kind and compassionate staff at Care Dimensions Hospice for the outstanding care during his final days.
Services will held at the Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park 40 Dedham St. Sharon on Tuesday June 7 at 12Noon. Please follow the signs to the administration building. Condolence calls may be made at his late residence, Wednesday and Thursday 4-8 PM and Friday 1-4PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy would be appreciated to be sent to Temple Emmanuel Chelsea, 60 Tudor St, Chelsea, MA 02150, or The Myositis Association, 6950 Columbia Gateway Drive Suite 370 Columbia, MD 21046.
To View Carl’s Service Webcast, please click the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83147614047?pwd=WTJjUzVwYUsvekk0RE1sYTZoMFNjdz09
Passcode: 165854
Webinar ID: 831 4761 4047
peacefully in his sleep on June 3 from complications caused by his rare disease, Inclusion Body Myositis, with which he valiantly and courageously fought for over twenty years.
Carl was born in Somerville but moved to Medford where he graduated from Medford High School in 1961.He graduated from Mass College of Pharmacy in 1966 and worked at local pharmacies in Lexington and Boston before going into business for himself, beginning with The First Shoppe and then Card$mart gift and card stores.
For over 20 years, Carl worked at the business he loved with his daughter Gina beside him. Carl lived in Revere for over 50 years, where he was involved in the Point of Pines Beach Association and as president of youth baseball. Carl was active until the very end at his beloved synagogue, Temple Emmanuel in Chelsea, where he was a dedicated board member.
Carl is survived by his devoted wife, Sharon (Crasnick Gedacht) Minkovitz, whom he married in 2001 when they blended their families into one; and beloved children and grandchildren Gina Ellison and Ava; Greg Minkovitz and Tori; Brad and Kristina Minkovitz; Daniel and Stefannie Gedacht and Ariel, Tamar, Raphael and Max; Andrew and Cicely Gedacht and Anna and Benjamin; and Julie Sharp and Alex, Nathaniel, and Noah; and two caring aides, Nadeige and Rose. Carl was the beloved son of the late Morris and Marion Minkovitz, and is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law Glenn and Roberta Minkovitz, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
There are no words to described how much Carl was loved, respected, and admired by everyone who knew him. His smile and positive attitude in spite of his many challenges was remarkable, and his absence will be felt by his heartbroken family, friends, and customers forever. The family would like to thank Dr. Allan Goroll and all the kind and compassionate staff at Care Dimensions Hospice for the outstanding care during his final days.
Services will held at the Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park 40 Dedham St. Sharon on Tuesday June 7 at 12Noon. Please follow the signs to the administration building. Condolence calls may be made at his late residence, Wednesday and Thursday 4-8 PM and Friday 1-4PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy would be appreciated to be sent to Temple Emmanuel Chelsea, 60 Tudor St, Chelsea, MA 02150, or The Myositis Association, 6950 Columbia Gateway Drive Suite 370 Columbia, MD 21046.
To View Carl’s Service Webcast, please click the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83147614047?pwd=WTJjUzVwYUsvekk0RE1sYTZoMFNjdz09
Passcode: 165854
Webinar ID: 831 4761 4047