Edward e. Itzenson

ITZENSON EDWARD E. 93, November 30, 2021 of Elkins Park, PA. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee Shechtman). Loving father of Kathi Cotton and Gary Itzenson (Leslie). Brother of Murray Itzenson (Linda), Joyce Berkowitz and the late Nancy D'Allesandro. Proud grandfather of Gregory (Hallie), Jordana (Scott), Tova, Alison and Jenna and adoring great grandfather of Georgie, Penn, Rex, Sean, Shayna and Jace. Itzenson added life to years, not just years to life. A native Philadelphian, Itzenson graduated as Class President from Central High School (184th Class) and earned a B.S. in Education and a Masters in Education Administration from Temple as a member, president and then newsletter editor of the Phi Delta Kappa Honors Society. He served in the Army as a cryptographer with top secret clearance in Japan with honorable discharge. He dedicated his life as a leader of the Philadelphia School System for 40+ years revamping city wide science curriculums and teacher in-service courses coupled with long tenures as principal of George W. Childs Elementary School and Benjamin Rush Middle School. Select other accomplishments include founding of Sesame Day Camp and WonderKey School, singing in several choirs and serving as newsletter editor and executive board member of Philadelphia Public School Retired Employees Association. While well known in the community for impacting many lives, Itzenson's true pride and joy was his family who cherished him. Loving, positive and kind always, he will be missed by all. Family is holding private funeral and shiva services. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia. www.levinefuneral.com