Anita Katzen

Anita Katzen (nee Silverman), of Miami Beach, Florida, formerly of New York, New York, passed away on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, at the age of 71. She is survived by her beloved husband, Hal Katzen; loving children, Donna Katzen and Matthew Katzen; devoted sister, Susan Silverman; and cherished grandson, Liam Parker Katzen-Mather. She was predeceased by her dear sister, Gloria Silverman; and adoring parents, Betty and Colman Silverman.

Anita had a passionate zest for life. She was extremely intelligent, ambitious, and she traveled extensively with her husband, Hal. High school sweethearts, Anita and Hal met in Baltimore, Maryland before moving to New York City, where they began their life together and raised their family. Married for 48 wonderful years, their partnership was a true testament to love and devotion. After graduating from New York University, Anita worked successfully as a CPA Accountant for forty-five years; the last twenty of those years, as a first woman partner at Schulman Lobel and Katzen Williams and Blackman LLP. A true feminist, she was a trailblazer in her field and took great pride in empowering and uplifting other women throughout her career. She provided expertise in personal financial planning and strategic business management advice for entertainers, actors, musicians, producers, writers, film companies, and documentaries. She always went above and beyond the call of duty. Anita was named Best Accountant of 2013 by the New York Enterprise Report. She was also the accountant for the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences and has been Treasurer for New York Woman in Film and Television for the past five years. Anita found joy in cooking and had a deep love for flowers, especially orchids, and cherished visiting the New York Botanical Gardens. Known for her generosity, she touched all who knew her with kindness and warmth. She deeply loved and supported her children, always encouraging them and taking pride in their accomplishments. Anita was also a wonderful mother, wife, sister and grandmother; she was the strong anchor of our family.

Services at Sol Levinson's Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, on Monday, April 6th, 2026, at 12PM. Interment Bnai Israel Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Moses Montefiore Anshe Emunah (MMAE), 7000 Rockland Hills Drive, Baltimore, MD 21209. The family will be in mourning at the Pikesville DoubleTree, 1726 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208 immediately following interment.