Harvey M. Hilvitz of Pueblo passed away March 14, 2012, in Pueblo. He was 78. Rabbi Birdie Becker presided at the March 19 memorial service at CSU-Pueblo.
Mr. Hilvitz was born Sept. 26, 1933, to Sam and Pauline Hilvitz.
Along with his family, he owned and operated Boston Food Products Company and LaTolteca Foods, Inc.
He also owned Hilvitz-Hansen Advertising Agency.
Mr. Hilvitz, who belonged to several organizations that promoted Pueblo, was a founding member and past president of Crime Stoppers of Pueblo and served on the national board.
Past president and member of the CSU-P Foundation, he belonged to the Kiwanis Club of Pueblo, Silver State Lodge No. 95, A.F. & A.M. Southern Colorado Consistory and the Al Kaly Shrine.
A lifetime member of Temple Emanuel in Pueblo, Mr. Hilvitz enjoyed playing tennis and was a member of the Dawn Patrol. He loved his cat Jorja Beth.
Mr. Hilvitz is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sandy Hilvitz; children Stephanie (Greg Rodriquez) Hilvitz, Lisa Robb, Bruce Hilvitz, Tammy (Andy) Brennan and Larry Schrock; brothers Phil (Joni) Hilvitz and Art (Marge) Hilvitz; grandchildren Jessica Hilvitz, Jennifer (Rikki) Smith, Ashley Brennan, Kelsey Robb, Max Robb and Tess Rodriquez; and great-grandchildren Lily Smith and Brennan Smith.
Contributions may be made to Crime Stoppers of Pueblo or the Wetmore Wildlife Rehab Center.
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