R.I.P. Microwave

[Dr. Steve Brule]

Mark Mytrowitz

Athens - Former Athens resident Mark "Microwave" Mytrowitz, 52, died

Friday, February 15, 2008.

 

Born in Kearny, NJ and raised in Melbourne, FL, he was the son of the

late Alexander Mytrowitz and Ruth Edna Decker.

 

Known affectionately to his friends and family as Microwave, he

enjoyed a successful, life-long career in the music industry. An avid

surfer in his youth, he embarked on his career path by owning and

operating his own lighting system. From his early 20's on, he worked

as a guitar technician for a number of national acts including Kansas,

the Dixie Dregs, Steve Morse, the Producers, Mother's Finest, Echo and

the Bunnymen, Sonic Youth and Pearl Jam. During the pinnacle of his

career he traveled the globe as guitar tech and equipment manager for

R.E.M. A musician in his own right, Micro will best be remembered by

his passion for music and the sense of pride and accomplishment he

derived from over 30 years in his chosen profession. His unwavering

sense of humor and gentle nature will be deeply missed by all who knew

and loved him.

 

Microwave is survived by his brother Brad Mytrowitz of Strongsville,

Ohio. He was preceded in death by brothers Lex and Jack.

 

A memorial is to be determined at a later date.

 

In lieu of flowers and cards, family and friends request that

donations may be made in memory of Microwave to the Athens Area Humane

Society, 399 Beaverdam Road Ext., Athens, GA 30605.

 

Published in the Athens Banner-Herald on 2/22/2008.