OBITUARIES
OF BLESSED MEMORY
JOSEPH BITTKER, 90, of New York City and Del Mar, Calif., died on May 19, 2022, after a year-long illness. He was born in Ann Arbor May 10, 1932. He graduated from Detroit College of Law, but never practiced. Instead, he joined the family business and, with his brother, grew it into a multi-national corporation. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Joseph was a devoted family man. Joseph and Deanna traveled the world and lived in Japan and St. Barth. They made the decision to leave Michigan and permanently reside in New York and California in 2014. But his heart always stayed with Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. His father had been a founding member of the congregation, and Joseph continued to generously support the temple throughout his life. He further supported other causes dear to his heart including, UNICEF and the United Negro College Fund. Mr. Bittker is survived by his wife of 40 years, Deanna; son and daughter-in law, Brian and Janice Bittker; son, Stuart Bittker; granddaughter, Candace, and her husband, Michael Parker. There will be a private burial at sea in San Diego with military honors followed by a welcoming of friends to their home. There will also be a memorial celebration of life in New York City at a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to the Morris and Esther Bittker Cam Scholarship Fund at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield.
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