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Boca Raton, Florida

Sandor Garfinkle Obituary

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

SANDOR GARFINKLE The founder and long-time CEO of Gemini Industries of Clifton, NJ and an active Philanthropist, died yesterday in his home in Boca Raton, Florida. He was 67. Mr. Garfinkle founded Gemini Industries in 1964 and oversaw its growth into a multi-million dollar corporation and one of the leading manufacturers of consumer electronics accessories. Under Mr. GarfinkleÕs management, the corporation was sold to Wesray in 1985, and to Merrill Lynch Capital Partners in 1989. He was an active but quiet philanthropist, who supported a wide variety of causes. Mr. Garfinkle was an especially ardent friend and champion of the Jewish Community, both at home and abroad. His love of nature and the arts was combined in his support for the tradition of wildfowl carving, a uniquely American art form. Most of his prominent collection of works from contemporary American artists will be given to the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in Salisbury, Maryland. Mr. Garfinkle is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rani of Boca Raton and Manhattan. In addition, he is survived by his children, Suzy Garfinkle Chevrier of Boca Raton; Benjamin Garfinkle of Fort Lee, NJ; Steven and Victoria Garfinkle of Bellingham, WA; grandchildren, Matthew, Ari, Sophi, Jakob and Rebecca Garfinkle and Claire, Joelle and Natalie Chevrier and his dear nieces and nephews. Service today (Monday) 2:30PM at Temple Beth El, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton. GUTTERMAN WARHEIT MEMORIAL CHAPEL 1-800-992-9262

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Jan. 26, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Sandor Garfinkle

8 Entries

manny charach

February 20, 2005

It is over one year since the passing of a real gentleman, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and super intelligent man called Sandy Garfinkle, and a day never passes that I do not think of Sandy and his greatness and the wonderful way he handled himself in this world. We dearly miss him. And, will always remember him for the mentsch that he still is....

manny charach

February 20, 2005

Claire Chevrier

October 26, 2004

Sandy was my grandpa and my favorite person in the world. Thank you everyone for posting its comforting in a weird way cause deep down you know that you wish this page didn't exsist. Well thank you and yes, he will be missed, but that just sounds like an understatement.

Marc Krieger

January 27, 2004

While I didn't know Sandy very well (I met him through my parents, Herb and Gloria Krieger about 28 years ago when I was fresh out of college) I still remember our meetings. Remembering Sandy brings to mind a favorite passage that I keep with me in my wallet. The definition of a Mench. "A Mench is a person who is clean inside and out; who neither looks up to the rich or down to the poor; who can lose without squealing and who can win without bragging; who is considerate of all people, young and old; who is too brave to lie; too generous to cheat and who takes his or her share of the world and lets others have theirs.

My sincere condolences to the Garfinkle family.

Phil Kiraly

January 27, 2004

I worked with Sandy for only a few years. He was the consummate professional and a great person. Of course, everyone knows that. He will be missed.

The world would be in a lot better shape if there were more people like Sandy in it.

So Long,

Phil

manny Charach, manny and natalie

January 27, 2004

We are deeply saddened by the passing of a true mentsch. Our condolences to Rani and the Garfinkle family, with much love.

Manny and Natalie

Gutterman Warheit Memorial Chapel

January 27, 2004

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Gloria & Herbert Krieger

January 26, 2004

We send our condolences to Rani and the family. We retain warm memories we shared serving together in supporting the North Jersey Federation and the State of Israel.

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