Harris Myron Dulitz

Harris Myron Dulitz, age 85, distinguished attorney for 60 years, died on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Metairie, Louisiana. He was the beloved husband for 56 years of Rosalie Kresteel Dulitz. He was the father of Harold (Katie) Dulitz, Felicia Dulitz Cohen (Stephen), Lewis (Cheryl) Dulitz, and Karen Dulitz Kedem (Steve). Also survived by 5 grandchildren, Sara Marks, Alexander and Eva Dulitz, Dean and Maya Kedem. Brother of Dr. Lester Dulitz (DeeDee), Charlene Dulitz Pukof and the late Linda Hirsch (Fred). Son of the late Max and Annie Klemes Dulitz.

Mr. Dulitz was a graduate of Fortier High School, a graduate of Tulane University and a Phi Beta Kappa and Valedictorian of his Tulane Law School class, received a J.D. degree. He served in the Louisiana Air National Guard, and a board member of Congregation Beth Israel, Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation and Chabad of Metairie. He was instrumental in having the handbook changed in the Jefferson Parish Public Schools recognizing Juvenile Diabetes. He was instrumental in formulating the laws enabling litigation for workers with asbestos.

Mr. Dulitz loved shopping, Mardi Gras parades and penny slots at the casino.

Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday at Chevra Thilim Cemetery in New Orleans, with Rabbi Joshua Pernick and Rabbi Yosse Nemes officiating. Kindly omit flowers. Memorials are suggested to Congregation Beth Israel, Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation, Chabad of Metairie or your favorite charity.

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at www.lakelawn.com.