Jeremy I. Berkowitz of Branford, CT passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Jeremy was born on April 15, 1948 in New Haven, CT. He leaves behind his two brothers, Asa and Joshua Berkowitz and his sister Abby Gillette as well as his beloved children, Benjamin, John and Brianna. He is also survived by his step-daughter, Emma Ryan, and the mother of his children, Jody Platner as well as his expected grandchild due in December. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well as his beloved friends. In addition, he leaves behind his three "grand- puppies," Del, Pepper and Digby. Jeremy was the proud owner of Red Rooster Construction, Co. and a life-long resident of the New Haven area.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 31 at Beth Hamedrosh Cemetery at Brockett Place, East Haven, CT at 1:00 p.m.