Cicely Katz Gurwitz Finkelstein

Cicely Katz Gurwitz Finkelstein 1934-2025

Cicely Katz Gurwitz Finkelstein [91] passed on October 12. She was born in Baltimore to Julia and Louis Katz. Cicely grew up in Forest Park, attended Forest Park High school and Towson University [Towson Teachers College]. Cicely was a member of Beth Tfiloh Congregation. She married William Finkelstein in 1981 and had 10 very happy years together.

Family was extremely important to Cicely and she was very close to many. Cicely is preceded in death by her husband Bill Finkelstein, her son Alan Gurwitz, Melvin Gurwitz, her parents Julia and Louis Katz, in-laws Bertha and Hyman Gurvitz, siblings Robert [Fran] Katz, Velma [Jack] Cheslock, sister-in-law Elaine Friedman, nephew David Cheslock, and many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her children Stephanie [Steve] Gurwitz Zurier and Howard [Sharon] Gurwitz, grandchildren Benjamin Zurier, Solomon Zurier, and Randi Gurwitz, two great grandchildren Olivia and Jon, her brother K. Ray Katz [Sue], nieces and nephews Shelley [Stan] Potler, Claire Cheslock, Joe Cheslock, Michele [David] Knorr, Cheryl [Brock] Jasmin, Renee [Michael] Gerber, Lauren Katz, numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews and many cousins.

Cicely shared her interests and enthusiastically wanted others to embrace them whether it be bridge, theater, dance, Jewish holidays, or Camp Louise. She was a devoted grandmother and supporter of her nieces and nephews and their children. She enjoyed entertaining and her smile and personality invited all into her home.

Shiva will be at the home of Stephanie Gurwitz & Steve Zurier 6246 Deep River Canyon Columbia MD (ignore parking restrictions and signage)

Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to Camp Louise, 5750 Park Heights Avenue, Suite 306, Baltimore, MD 21215 or Hadassah, 40 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005.