George Berkowitz cause of death, wife, children, net worth

George Berkowitz, the founder of the Legal Seafoods network of seafood restaurants, died in a Boston suburb. He was 97 years old at the time. According to the newspaper, he started Legal Sea Foods in 1950 as a fish shop next to his Russian immigrant fathers meat business and groceries, Legal Cash Market, in Cambridge.

George Berkowitz, the founder of the Legal Seafoods network of seafood restaurants, died in a Boston suburb.

He was 97 years old at the time.

According to the newspaper, he started Legal Sea Foods in 1950 as a fish shop next to his Russian immigrant father’s meat business and groceries, Legal Cash Market, in Cambridge.

Berkowitz’s son, Roger Berkowitz, subsequently took the helm and sold the chain to Medford-based PPX Hospitality Brands in 2020, but he maintained rights to its online market operation.

From Massachusetts to Virginia, there are now 23 Legal Sea Foods establishments.

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George Berkowitz cause of death

Berkowitz died in his sleep on February 20, 2022 in his Dedham retirement community home after succumbing to declining health, according to the Boston Globe.

Was George Berkowitz married? Did George Berkowitz have children?

He is survived by his wife, three kids, and a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

George Berkowitz net worth

He left behind a net worth estimated around $7 million dollars.

When is George Berkowitz funeral? Date, time, venue, burial service, obituary poster

Berkowitz’s funeral will be private, according to his family’s obituary.

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