Richard Howard Sadowitz, M.D. tragically died in a car wreck on I75 early

Tuesday morning, on September 3, 2024 at the age of 65

Richard was the Son of Sandy Sadowitz,

Father of Rebecca, Samuel and Phillip Sadowitz and sister of Marla Truitt.   Richard was a highly regarded gastroenterologist in Chattanooga for 30 years.  He was on the board of directors of Orange Grove Centers, where his son Phillip is a client resident.

Richard loved his family, adored his three neurodivergent children, and helped care for his mother with dementia in his home.   He along with his fiancé Wendy Drake, enjoyed spending time with family, watching sports, cooking and laughing at the littlest things.  Rebecca, Sam and Phil are devastated but appreciate your love and support.

There will be a graveside service at Mizpah Cemetery on

Friday, September 6 at 11:00 am

(Corner of Collins and 3rd street)

A visitation with the family  will be

at Mizpah Congregation 923 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga immediately following graveside service.

The Family will have additional visitation and a Shiva Service Saturday, September 7 at 6:00 pm with a meal to follow at

Mizpah Congregation.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to  Mizpah Congregation on behalf of the trust for Phillip Sadowitz

Please make notation on your donation

Zichrono livracha. May his memory be for a blessing.

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Arrangements entrusted to Ponders Brainerd Chapel, 4203 Brainerd Rd Chattanooga, TN. www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org (423)531-4002