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ISAAC HENKOFF Obituary

HENKOFF--Isaac "Ike", 84, formerly of Montclair, New Jersey, died on Tuesday March 3, 2015 at home in Little Falls, New Jersey. He graduated from Bayonne High School, Rutgers University and Harvard Law School. He served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. A former trial attorney, he was a partner at the law firm of Chapman, Henkoff, Kessler, Peduto & Saffer until his retirement in 2001. He was an avid fan of the Yankees and the Jets, and enjoyed the New York symphony, ballet and opera. He was predeceased by his son Philip Henkoff and his long-time companion Judith "Judy" Baum. He is survived by his daughter Lisa, of New York City, her husband Manu Rana and their daughter Maya; his brother Hank of Dedham, Massachusetts and Hank's sons Ron and David and their families; Judy's daughter Erica, her husband Tim and their son Dashiell; and Judy's daughter Jenny, her husband Henry and their son Caleb. Services will be held at Jewish Memorial Chapel, 841 Allwood Road, Clifton, New Jersey on Sunday, March 8 at 11:00am. Burial will follow at King Solomon Memorial Park, 550 Dwasline Road, Clifton, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Southern Poverty Law Center, to the Simon Wiesenthal Center, or to Wounded Warrior Project, causes Ike supported for many years.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 5, 2015.

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March 5, 2015

Sincere condolences goes out to the Henkoff family for you sad loss. May the GOD of comfort and strength be with the entire family.

Carl

March 5, 2015

As you celebrate a life well lived, find some comfort in memories, prayers, and the support of family and friends

March 5, 2015

My sincere condolence to the Henkoff family for the loss of your beloved one. May the God of all comfort and peace strengthen you during this difficult time.

March 5, 2015

I am so very sad to learn that Ike died and offer my sincere condolences to his extended family. I regret that I've not seen Ike for many years - He was an extraordinary presence to my entire family and will be terribly missed.
Miriam Rosen

Karen Solomon

March 5, 2015

So sad to hear of your Dad's passing, Lisa....
xo
Karen

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