New York, New York
SIMON--Herman, 97, husband of Yvette, his co-adventurer, co-everything, for 72 years, and father of Robbie (Bob) and Steve (Cindy and son Jonathan). He made a swift and painless exit August 28, less than two weeks into his last act -- a cross-country move with Yvette to La Jolla, CA, to be with...
Read MoreOne of the kindest, smartest and most gentle people we have had the privilege of knowing. He left us as he led his life: with grace,style and impeccable memories
Bill McLin
September 10, 2010 | Annapolis, MD
My first year (1950) at Camp Idylwold
"I first met "Hermie" (as he was then known to campers at Camp Idylwold on Schroon Lake) when I was just a teenager. Spent four memorable summers at the camp where he and co-owner, Jay Chrust, got to know and nurture each individual camper. It was simply a marvelous experience, particularly in view of the fact I lost my father when I was just six years old. So my "Idylwold Experience" proved most beneficial, on several different levels. Then just a few summers ago, Natalie (my wife) and...
Bruce Baff
September 05, 2010 | Clifton, NJ
Hermie was indeed an adventurer in every way. He brought nothing but joy and laughter to the life of my family. My oldest daughter, Samantha, worshipped him as some kind of "timeless elf" and my younger daughter thought of him as "the coolest old man I know." He will be greatly missed.
Michael Frost
September 03, 2010 | Frenchtown, NJ
