Alan F. Katz

October 22, 2017

Alan F. Katz, passed away peacefully at home on October 22 following a multiyear battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara; his brother Brian (Karyl) Katz, his sister Naomi Katz Plotkin, his children Rob (Marla) Katz, Jeff (Shelli) Katz, and Ellen (Steve) Ehrenpreis along with his eight grandchildren; Carlin, Fallon, Cameron, Caitlin, Lana, Micah, Jeremy and Dylan. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY; Alan and Barbara moved to Sarasota with their 3 children in 1974. Alan was devoted to his profession, Podiatric Medicine. Alan had a passion for photography and his family and friends. Alan would regularly be seen with a camera around his neck and a broad smile on his face. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 24 at Temple Beth Sholom at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237 or Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238.