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IRWIN J. BLOCK

1927 - 2015

IRWIN J. BLOCK obituary, 1927-2015, Boynton Beach, FL

BORN

1927

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Beth Israel Memorial Chapel

11115 Jog Road

Boynton Beach, Florida

IRWIN BLOCK Obituary

BLOCK, IRWIN J., October 25, 1927 - February 13, 2015 Irwin Block celebrated his life as being a very loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He would tell you the most important part of his life was his beautiful, loving wife of 65 years, Doris, his four daughters Sharon Creasy (husband Ronald), Victoria Smith (husband Michael), Ivy Gomberg (husband Michael) and Gayle Bryan. He has eight grandchildren (Jennifer, Chad, Michelle, Jason, Meredith, Melissa, Jessica and Kyle), seven great grandchildren, and sister Edith Stubins. After graduating from the University of Miami School of Law in 1950, he served as a preeminent criminal and civil trial lawyer in Miami. He was known as someone with impeccable ethics and the highest level of professionalism and spent his career fighting for civil rights. He received numerous awards during his law career, including the David Dyer Professionalism Award (2011), the Judge Learned Hand Award (1989), the Dade County Bar Association Criminal Justice Award (1990) and the Metropolitan Dade County Florida Certificate of Appreciation. During his career he had many noteworthy cases; among them was the representation of Pitts and Lee who were wrongfully convicted of two murders. Irwin worked for seven years on the case in a pro bono capacity and eventually saw both men released from death row. For a period of time, Irwin represented Clarence Gideon in the landmark case of Gideon v. Wainwright which established the right to counsel in the United States. Additionally, he served his profession as President of the Dade County Bar Association, Member of the Board of Governors of the Florida Bar, Member of the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday February 16th at 3 PM at Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, 11115 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate gifts in the memory of Irwin J. Block be made to support cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, P.O. Box 016960, Miami, FL 33101.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Feb. 15, 2015.

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Martha Kaplan Backer

February 18, 2015

Ivy and family, I am sorry for your loss, may his memory be for a blessing,

Steven Cullen

February 18, 2015

On February 4, 2015, Irwin traveled by himself to the Historic Courthouse in West Palm Beach to handle a pro bono case on behalf of the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics. After the meeting, I had the privilege of walking into the historic courtroom with him. He advised that he had tried many cases there in his more than 60 years of law practice. These facts speak volumes about the greatness of this man.

Angela Sapp

February 17, 2015

Dearest Sharon and Chad,
I'm so glad to read of your dad/papa's wonderful family and career, and so sad to learn of your loss.
With lots of love,
Angela Sapp

beth Keough

February 16, 2015

Sonny was a kind, gentle man. He held a special place in my heart and I truly appreciated his friendship with my parents. I still can't believe that he had my parents out sailing! Your memory is a blessing to all who knew you and all of those whose lives you touched?

Debbie Stanley

February 16, 2015

Gayle, so sorry your and your family's loss. I'm sure it meant the world to him that you were there with him.

February 16, 2015

So sorry for your loss, we all are looking forward to the day that John 5:28 comes true for all the ones we love and lost. -

Irwin Block - Best man to Robert Deehl

David Deehl

February 16, 2015

My condolences to your family. He was my father's best man, and showed his affection to him over the years. He mentored me a few times, and it was very helpful to me. I know this is a huge loss for your family. He was fortunate to get many more years after his heart issues, long ago.

William Kalish

February 16, 2015

All who knew Irwin were immediately aware of a gifted mind and warm heart. A man devoted to his family, his profession and all humanity.

Leonard Sands

February 16, 2015

Irwin will be remembered for the many kindnesses he showed young lawyers. Always courteous, a gentleman, polished and prepared. I was deeply saddened by the news of his passing.

My heartfelt condolences to his family.

Leonard Sands

Richard Grant

February 16, 2015

I am saddened to learn of Irwin's passing. I served with him on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners for several years. Irwin was a giant in the legal profession and there will not likely be another like him. He was also a true gentleman. I will miss him.

nesbit Hatch

February 16, 2015

With apreciation for your legal rights work and your integrity. Heartfelt condolences to the family. (Friend of Jeri Wolfson)

February 16, 2015

My condolences to the family. You should take pride in all he accomplished and how much he contributed to others,
Janet Konefal
University of Miami

J D

February 16, 2015

My Condolences to the family. May you find comfort from 1 Thessalonian 4:14 "For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus". We have a hope of seeing our love one again

A. H.

February 16, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Adrienne Cohen

February 15, 2015

My very deepest sympathies to your entire family. Irwin was a legend, whose memory will always be remembered with admiration. Adrienne

Gregg & Darlene Truxton

February 15, 2015

Our condolences to the Block Family. We were very saddened to hear about his passing. He was such a kind man who has left the world a better place by his presence. His Legacy will continue on by the many people whose lives were made better for having known him. In our prayers.....
Gregg & Darlene Truxton

February 15, 2015

We are very sad for your family's loss. Sonny, as well as the whole Block family, was a big part of our lives. A great and cherished friend to our parents. Please know we are with you in spirit and in our hearts. Love Stefani and Jim

Teresa & Joe Brescia

February 15, 2015

Your family is in our hearts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.. Love Teresa and Joe Brescia

michelle kramer

February 15, 2015

You will always be in my heart papa.
I love you,
Michelle aka "big shot" "beautiful" his favorite things to call me.

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