In Memoriam — Michael J. Hurwitz
April 18, 2016
Michael J. Hurwitz, the chairman of United Incentives, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died April 14, 2016. A graduate of Central High School and Penn State University, Mr. Hurwitz received many awards for excellence in his profession and has many business friends around the world who will remember him for his professionalism and dedication to world travel. He leaves behind his wife Susan, his children Andy Hurwitz (Phyllis) and Lisa Hurwitz and grandchildren Samson, Charlie and Julius Hurwitz and Nathaniel, Henry and Eli Root.
The founder of United Incentives, Mr. Hurwitz authored numerous articles and lectured extensively on Incentive Marketing throughout much of the world. Mr. Hurwitz was a past president of SITE and earned the Certified Incentive Travel Executive (CITE) designation, the industry’s highest recognition.
Funeral Services were held April 18 at the Roosevelt Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Trevose, Pennsylvania. Contributions in his memory may be made to Pennsylvania S.P.C.A., 350 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19134.