Bernard "Bob" Wolitzer

Bernard "Bob" Wolitzer, 84, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Emilie Grieg Wolitzer died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Hospice Center of Charleston following an extended illness. A "Gathering of Friends" will be held Saturday, April 13, 2013 in the J. HENRY STUHR, INC. MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Interment will be at a later date.

Bob was born January 20, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Herman and Lillian Sarlin Wolitzer. A FL-licensed Hearing Aid Specialist, Bob was a private pilot from the age of 55 and a FAA-certified ground school instructor. He was an advanced licensed HAM radio operator (W4NQW) and loved boating and target shooting. He was a master at radio-controlled model air plane building and operation and was a member of the American Association of Radio-Controlled Aircraft. Bob loved computer technology and classical music, especially opera, as well as the music of Gilbert & Sullivan.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Emilie Wolitzer of Charleston, SC; his children, Mark (Monica) Wolitzer of Lake Hiawatha, NJ, Neil (Abigail) Wolitzer of Westfield, NJ, and Daniel Grieg of Hollywood, FL; his grandchildren, Caroline Rose Wolitzer, and Ethan Gage Wolitzer, and Michael Gildersleeve.

Memorials may be made in Bob's name to the Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 or the Humane Society of Broward County, 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.