The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Saturday, September 7, 1996           TAG: 9609070159
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B4   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: VIRGINIA BEACH                    LENGTH:   18 lines

PHIL S. HAMOVIT

Phil S. Hamovit, 76, of the 3800 block of Holly Dune Lane, died Sept. 5, 1996, in a Virginia Beach hospital.

Mr. Hamovit was a member of Ohef Sholom Temple in Norfolk. He was past president and trustee of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Survivors include his wife, Judith C. Hamovit of Virginia Beach; a daughter, Janie H. Lauter of Virginia Beach; his grandson, Robert M. Lauter; and his step-granddaughter, Chelsie Darling.

A chapel service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, by Rabbi Lawrence A. Forman. Memorial donations may be made to charity of choice.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB