HENRY A. TATE

Henry my dear cousin and friend, we will cherish your memory, always be remembered and not forgotten. In loving memory, Sympathy to Pat, Joseph and Mary and their families

Back in late 1950's, when we were at Bonner High School, Henry got me to go with him to opening of stage play, West Side Story, in Philly at the Earlinger theater. This was before NYC opening. I found a West Side Story poster just sitting in the lobby. It's still in my house somewhere. Plan is to sell it on-line for a zillion dollars. I'll donate a bit of that to trees for Henry program.

In High School, late '50's, Henry got me to join him at Philly premier (before NYC) of "West Side Story".....the live play, that is. We knew the songs before they got popular.

Henry, I met you while a student at Harvard. We chatted and soon became friends for my last semester there. What a rich experience it was to see your collection of art and to meet some of your distinguished friends. Coming from the Midwest, I was a bit overwhelmed. You helped me grow in that regard and to feel I too should continue for a doctorate. I immersed myself in the new world you help create for me, and then I saw this obituary! I know I'm only one of many lights of hope you ignited,...

Henry, it was such a shock to hear your passing. Feel like yesterday we dinned at your place. I will always remember your kindness, good humor and friendship. Rest in peace. Allen Yu

I met Henry as a Berklee student in the summer of 1987. He was the art teacher you HAD to have. We then became friends... his generosity as a host was unparalleled, which even included offering his incredibly comfortable and impeccably decorated home to my parents when they came to Boston for my graduation, as he stayed elsewhere. I returned to New York after graduating but continued to visit Henry over the years. His wit, wisdom and knowledge were considerable. He knew food, wine, and...

I just read about Dr. Tate's passing in the Berklee alumni magazine. I had the good fortune to be in his art history class for two semesters at Berklee. His passion for art was so infectious that a year after graduating I enrolled in art school and have pursued a career as a painter. I still think about his enthusiasm 30 years later. One episode comes to mind - I was hanging out at the MFA and happened to bump into him. He could have just said hello and been on his way but, no, he...

Miss you Henry, you inspired me to study, always remember you. Rest in Peace Anrai, condolences to Tate family from your Donegal cousins

Henry was a close friend from high school but we lost contact after that. To my great joy and I think his, we reconnected a little over a year ago by email. It was if the fifty odd year hiatus had never occurred. I was hoping he would visit us here in California and was shocked to hear of his death. To say he will be missed is to say far too little. The world is a lonelier place today.
Al Eichenlaub