IRV SEGAL Obituary

Name: Service for IRV SEGAL
Start: 2015-02-05T16:30:00.000Z
Location: Joseph Levine & Sons Memorial Chapel, Inc. - Trevose

SEGAL
IRV, On February 3, 2015, of Warminster, PA, formerly of Elkins Park, PA. Beloved husband of Zipporah B. (nee Bram) Segal. Devoted father of Tali (David Glatter) Segal, Ari (Abby) Segal and Doron (Jennifer) Segal; Loving Saba (grandfather) of Aliza, Aaron, Zachary, Jake, Samantha, Jordyn and Jason. Irv shared 55 years of marriage with his adoring wife Zipporah. Their devotion to each other was evident in everything they did, from raising their children, to supporting each others' career endeavors and returns to academia for multiple advanced degrees. He changed the lives of so many, starting socialization programs for persons with special needs 50 years ago, at a time when no one else was doing this. He went on to start the premier travel program for persons with special needs, The Guided Tour, Inc., believing that travel is therapeutic and a way for all to grow. He encouraged his children and grandchildren to expand their horizons as well. He was a social person who still counted childhood friends among those closest to him, but his favorite way to spend his time was to surround himself with his family, talking, eating, gardening or singing operettas together. Relatives and friends are invited to Services, Thursday 11:30 A.M., JOSEPH LEVINE AND SONS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 4737 Street Road, Trevose. Interment King David Memorial Park. The family will be returning to the residence of Ari and Abby Segal, Thursday and at the residence of Doron and Jennifer Segal, Saturday and Sunday. Contributions in his memory may be made to either to Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, 305 7th Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10001 https://jfr.org/make-a-gift/ or Abington Health Foundation, 1200 Old York Rd. Abington, PA 19001, ATTN: HOSPICE DONATIONS (checks made payable to Abington Health--Hospice)

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Feb. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for IRV SEGAL

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11 Entries

Willy "Junny" Harms

August 18, 2016

Zipporah & family, I just stumbled on the obituary checking "The Guided Tour" situation.
Dear Zipporah...I want you to know that You and Irv (my "USA family") together with my other "life mentor" , our common friend John Noisette, will always be in my heart...certain words, names , activities with special populations always trigger the fond memories that I will cherish forever.

Marcie Bagelan (Shaw

June 11, 2016

I did not know abut Irv you came two our wedding I care Irv we was so special to me and Barry I am so surpise to hear this. He was a great oerson

February 10, 2015

Dear Zipporah & children,
It seems literally a lifetime ago since our daughters attended Gratz together & you & Irv were among the busiest young couples we knew. If ever a man perfectly suited his life's work -- it was Irv. The good he did for so many needy, the gratitude he earned & the sterling reputation he leaves behind --these will live on in the hearts & minds of all who were privileged to know him. May his memory be a blessing to you his beloved life's partner, & to his precious children & grandchildren -- always.
In deepest sympathy,
Joseph & Doris Levine

Margie and Bruce Lynch

February 9, 2015

Tali and family: My sincerest condolences on the loss of Irv. It is clear from this moving obituary that he had a wonderful impact on this world and on his children, one of whom I am so honored to call friend. Tali, it seems you are like your father in all the best ways and you will always carry his light within you. Much love and prayers.

Marcie Shaw

February 5, 2015

I am suprise to hear about Irv I knew Irv vor a very long time. I am really sorry to hear about Irv he will me miss. I do know from Irv when it stated his group up. I will miss him very much. I knew he came to our weeding. M

The Wardle Family

February 5, 2015

To the Segal Family, as you know Irv was one of a kind and a true friend and gentleman. He will be truly missed by so many, and the work he has done throughout his life has been inspring to many.

With love,

Vince and Missy Wardle

Bruce Wenger

February 4, 2015

Irv truly made a difference to the world. His contribution to the dignity and humanity of Special Needs individuals was truly trail blazing. He brought joy and wonder to so many lives. Including mine. He made this world a better place. With loving memories.

Judith Loeb-Whitaker

February 4, 2015

With love and sympathy to you and your family. How wonderful that he was so treasured as a husband, father and grandfather. I am glad to have grown up down the street from your amazing family. So sorry for your loss.

February 4, 2015

My sincere sympathy to the Segal Family. My younger brother was involved with young adults that benefited from travel with Irv. Now they can visit in heaven.
Sincerely sorry.
Patricia Jenkins sister of Howard J. Taylor Jr. Bensalem

February 4, 2015

A friend for 64 years. A joy to know and to be with, always had a smile for everyone. He will be missed greatly by Jerry & Bobby Cohen. We are so very glad that he was a part of our lives.

Vicki Leon

February 4, 2015

I will miss my cousin Irv . I was fortunate to have moved home to Philly so we did have visits down the shore together and in Philly. Always generous , we had fun with the Segal family. G-d bless, rest in peace Irv.

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