56 | AUGUST 10 • 2023 

OBITUARIES
OF BLESSED MEMORY

Schwartz continued from 54

A. (Emily Camiener) 
Schwartz, Kurt N. (Susan) 
Schwartz and Ruthanne 
(Joe) Fuller; loving 
grandchildren, Chris 
Fuller, Mark (Charlotte 
Rizzi) Fuller, David 
(Rosemary) Fuller, Alana 
Schwartz, Derek (Lily Xie) 
Schwartz, Miles and Hugh 
Camiener, treasured great-
grandchildren Henry and 
Jeremiah Fuller and many 
loving nieces, nephews, 
friends and colleagues.
He was predeceased 
by his beloved wife of 67 
years, Marianne Shapero 
Schwartz, and his dear 
siblings, the late Marilyn 
“Mitzi” Schwartz Giles and 
the late Cyril “Chris” (the 

late Hella) Schwartz. He 
was also the devoted son 
of the late Maurice and 
Sophie Schwartz.
Interment was at 
Beth El Memorial Park. 
Contributions in his 
honor may be directed 
to the Detroit Institute 
of Arts, 5200 Woodward, 
Detroit, MI 48202, 
(313) 833-6760, www.
dia.org; or the Detroit 
Symphony Orchestra, 
3711 Woodward, Detroit, 
MI 48201-2444, (313) 
576-5114, www.dso.
org/Donate.aspx; or a 
charity of one’s choice. 
Arrangements by Ira 
Kaufman Chapel. 

Business Leaders for Michigan (formerly Detroit Renaissance) is proud to pay

tribute to one of our original founders and our dear friend, Alan E. Schwartz.

More than just a business leader, Alan was extraordinarily kind. His principles of 

integrity and commitment to community inspired us all.

Alan will be sorely missed by Business Leaders for Michigan and our entire 

community.

May his memory be a blessing.

Business Leaders for Michigan honors a leader for the ages:
Alan E. Schwartz. 

DSO Director Emeritus Alan E. Schwartz was a 
DSO Director Emeritus Alan E. Schwartz was a 
faithful supporter, leader, and enthusiast of the 
faithful supporter, leader, and enthusiast of the 

orchestra and in 2012 was recognized for 50 years 
orchestra and in 2012 was recognized for 50 years 

of service to our Board of Directors. Alan not 
of service to our Board of Directors. Alan not 
only dedicated his time and talent to the DSO, 
only dedicated his time and talent to the DSO, 
but also was a tremendous philanthropist and 
but also was a tremendous philanthropist and 

volunteer for many outstanding organizations in 
volunteer for many outstanding organizations in 
our community. We share our condolences with 
our community. We share our condolences with 

Alan’s family — he will be greatly missed.
Alan’s family — he will be greatly missed.

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra 
fondly remembers

Alan E. Schwartz

