The Michael W Leibowitz Family Fund
Established in loving memory of Michael W Leibowitz
Beloved by family, friends, and colleagues, Michael was deeply committed to philanthropy. To honor his legacy, his family created this fund to support the charitable causes closest to his heart.
The Michael W Leibowitz Family Fund aims to make a lasting positive impact. Through these efforts, Michael’s generous spirit and dedication to helping others will continue to inspire and uplift those in need.
Miles for Michael Run, Walk, & Children’s Dash
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
Location: Charles Towne Landing, Charleston, SC
Join us for the Miles for Michael Run, Walk, & Children’s Dash, a heartfelt 5.12k in memory of Michael Leibowitz, whose inspiring motto was, “If I can do it, so can you.” This event celebrates Michael’s legacy of determination, resilience, and positivity, bringing together the community he loved. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering on the kids in the Children’s Dash, this day is about honoring his spirit and making strides for a cause close to his heart.
Come be part of this meaningful tribute and help us carry Michael’s legacy forward. Let’s make every step count!
Michael W Leibowitz
Lifetime Service Award
“Today and throughout much of this week, we are honouring Michael Leibowitz and celebrating his legacy of service and dedication and the profound impact his service has had on our industry and lives.
For me and many of you, Michael was more than a colleague; he was a friend, a mentor, a confidant, and a wealth of wisdom and knowledge. It is impossible to sum up his profound impact on our community, our work, and many of us personally.
Michael believed that our industry wasn’t just about progress or profits; it was about people.”
Pictured to the left – Judy Craik and Gary Kerner introduced the award, and Michael’s daughters, Abby and Rebecca, and their partners received at the CAM-X 2024 Conference.
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Born in Madison, Wis., on May 12, 1953, he was the son of Eileen Leibowitz and the late Herschel Leibowitz, of State College, Pa. Michael grew up in Madison and State College – where he notably skipped the fifth grade at Radio Park Elementary – and later earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. He settled in Charleston in 1979, where his proudest accomplishments, his children, were born.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Leibowitz Engel (Aaron) and Abigail Leibowitz (Joe Nierstedt), and grandchildren, Hirsh Leibowitz Pearson, Thea Pearson, Edith Engel, and Sophia Engel, all of Charleston. He is also survived by his sister, Marjorie Leibowitz Milgrub (Rick), of State College, as well as nieces and nephews who all have an appreciation for Mike’s unique “Leibo-worthy” humor…
