Obituary: Allen Rabinowitz

Allen Rabinowitz, 72, of Atlanta, Ga., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 19. Born in Brooklyn, he remained a proud New Yorker in his heart his entire life. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 1969. He was a gifted writer, an avid reader, and knew every answer to Jeopardy. He loved music, especially his idols John Lennon and Bob Dylan.

He cut his teeth working in the famous CBGB rock club during the birth of punk rock, managed several bands, and covered others as a music journalist. After moving to Atlanta, he became an editor at the Southern Israelite and contributor to the Atlanta Jewish Times. He would later work in public relations, publicizing commercial cinematographers for Kodak.

He found a second act in retirement as a digital artist, specializing in creative, colorful city skyline mashups. He fought a long battle against Parkinson’s Disease and was passionate in his advocacy for research and patient support. Allen is predeceased by his father, Stanley, and mother, Pearl. He is survived by his wife, Jan, son, Joey, brother, Marty, and sister, Sue. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or Well Spouse Association. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

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