Former chemist Joyce Widowsky, 80, expires

JOYCE GOODWIN WIDOWSKY, a former chemist for Dow Chemical and a homemaker, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 9, 2018. She was 80 years old. 

She is survived by her husband of over 58 years, Bernard Widofsky, her son Edward James Widofsky (Macala) and three grandchildren.

A native of Los Angeles, Widowsky was a graduate of Mills College in Oakland, California before embarking on her chemical career. She moved to the New Orleans area in 1964.

Widowsky was a longtime congregant of Touro Synagogue and an avid volunteer in the New Orleans community.

 A funeral service was held at Touro Synagogue, 4238 St. Charles Avenue, on Thursday afternoon, June 14, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Burial followed in Hebrew Rest Cemetery No. 3, Frenchmen Street at Pelipodas Street, officiated by Emeritus Rabbi David Goldstein.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Touro Synagogue or a charity of your choice.

An online guestbook is available at www.tharpsontheimerfh.com.