Michael D. Ostrower, 64, died May 17, 2012, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for 24 years, coming from Huntington, N.Y.
He was a special-education teacher at Gifford Middle School for more than 15 years.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Lisa Ostrower, of Vero Beach; daughter, Megan Ostrower, of Vero Beach; son, Ben Ostrower, of Vero Beach; and brother, Donald Ostrower, of Ardsley, N.Y.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlene and Milton Ostrower; and sister, Jill Modell.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, Attn: Connie Cotherman, Asst. Development Director, P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. May 23 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home, Vero Beach, with a memorial service to follow at 5:30 p.m.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
