Julius "Julie" Rudikoff

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Julius "Julie" Rudikoff, 94, of Savannah, Georgia, husband of Frances Perl Rudikoff, died Friday afternoon, October 29, 2010, at home under the care of Hospice Savannah.
He was born on October 8, 1916, in Manhattan and in 1946, after military service, he and his wife moved to Savannah where he was co-founder and owner of Southern Venetian Blind Company, selling the business upon retirement.
Julie was a Savannah fixture for over 60 years and during his working period drove a station wagon that had on its side as advertising for his business "Caution, Blind Man Driving", identifying him to all. He loved hand and racquetball, bowling and fishing. Though quiet, he was a friend to all who knew him.
Julie was a highly decorated veteran (Silver Star, Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts and various other service ribbons) of World War II, serving as a medic in the European Theater.
He was a longtime active member of Congregation Agudath Achim, serving on the Chevra Kadisha Committee, the Jewish Educational Alliance, and serving as an officer of The Men's Club.
Julie loved ice cream, Snicker Bars, was known for his strong handshake, crinkly eyes and smile, and friendly, positive spirit. Most of all he loved family and friends.
Surviving are his wife, Frances Perl Rudikoff; his daughter and son-in-law, Richard and Lynn Rudikoff Berkowitz of Savannah;  his son and daughter-in-law, Stuart and Eva Rudikoff of Bethesda, Maryland; seven grandchildren, Lisa (Matt) Flaherty of Westminster, Colorado, Craig Rudikoff of Washington, D.C., Daniel (Tamara) Berkowitz of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Abby (Brian) Berkowitz Nelson of Orlando, Florida, Debra (Martin) Berkowitz Darvick of Birmingham, Michigan, Amy (Steve) Berkowitz Trager of Louisville, Kentucky, and Lisa (Martin) Berkowitz Thaler of Chicago, Illinois; five great-grandchildren, Elliot and Emma Darvick, Kevin and Emily Trager and Henry Thaler, and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the graveside, Bonaventure Cemetery, conducted by Rabbi Kenneth R. Leitner.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances to: The Julius Rudikoff Health and Athletic Fund at the JEA - 5111 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia 31405 or Congregation Agudath Achim - 9 Lee Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia 31405 or Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America - 1811 R Street NW, Washington, D. C. 20009 or Hospice Savannah - Post Office Box #13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416-0190 or a charity of the donor's choice.
The family wishes to thank all of his caregivers and the staff of Hospice Savannah.