Background
Gorlitz, Samuel J. was born on May 17, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Gorlitz, Samuel J. was born on May 17, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Arts Chicago, 1938. Postgraduate, University Chicago, 1941.
Administrative assistant United States Forest Service, Milwaukee, 1938-1940. Economist War Production Board, Washington, 1941-1943, United States Department Agriculture, Washington, 1946, United States Housing Agency, Washington, 1947. Chief economist United States Department State, 1947-1957.
Proprietor Investor Service Inc./Investor Service Securities, Inc., 1957-1975. Founder Federal Realty Investment Trust, Chevy Chase, Maryland, 1962-1979. President Gorlitz Associates, from 1979.
Trustee Federal Realty Investment Trust, since 1979.
Consultant Center for Defense Information, Washington, since 1980. With United States Army, 1943-1946. Member City Tavern Club.
Married Grace Karasik, March 30, 1941. Children: Gail, Paula.