Obituary of Joel David Markowitz

Joel David Markowitz, age 73, of North Las Vegas, died Friday, January 6, 2012. Joel was born October 19, 1938 in Brooklyn NY to the late Harry S and the late Jennie (Machowsky) Markowitz. Joel was a wedding photographer who loved to fish, travel, cook and watch all genres of movies. He also played guitar and sang. Joel played Tevye in a community theater production in New York. He was a member of the Royal Order of Odd Fellows. Joel is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sydelle Markowitz; children Beth (Gregory) Pitka of Lake Ronkonkoma NY, Warren (Jacqueline) Markowitz of Las Vegas and Mitchell (Jessica) Markowitz of Holloman AFB NM; grandchildren Morgan, Haley, Zachary, Abigail, Hannah, Logan, Mason and Alyssa; and brother Alan (Francine) Markowitz of Coconut Creek FL. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Kraft-Sussman Funeral Services, 3975 S. Durango Drive, Suite 104, Las Vegas, NV 89147. Contributions in Joel's memory may be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital.