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Irving Kamil Obituary
Irving, 86, of Cliffside Park, was a teacher, assistant principal and principal in the New York City school system for 41 years, retiring in 1990.
A graduate of Townsend Harris high school, he attended City College before being drafted and graduated from Central Methodist College, MO. He also held a Masters degree from Columbia University Teachers College.
He was a World War II US Navy veteran, a former member and president of the Cliffside Park Board of Education and a long-time member and former president of Temple Israel in Cliffside Park.
He is survived by his wife, Selma, a brother, Philip, of Fort Lee, a son, Jan, and his wife, Janet Lazar, of West Orange, two daughters, Rowena Gianfredi, and her husband, Richard, of Allendale, and Shira and her husband, Brian Rathjen, of Newton, four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Services will be Monday at 11 AM at Gutterman-Musicant 402 Park Street, Hackensack, NJ with burial following in Cedar Park Cemetary, Paramus. Donations may be made to Temple Israel, Cliffside Park.
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Memories and Condolences
for Irving Kamil
Dr. Peter Archer & Family
May 6, 2013
In 1986, Mr. Kamil gave a young musician a career opportunity by hiring him as the band director at I.S. 74. Twenty seven years later, I'm still fulfilling my passion as music director at 74. I am forever grateful. My deepest condolences to Selma and family.
Warren
April 30, 2013
Irv epitomized the concepts or "friend" and "mentor." His helping hand was also often a pat on the back. Farewell.
April 29, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I know losing a loved one is hard to go through, I will keep you in my prayers. May you draw close to God at this time.
April 29, 2013
He was a wonderful Principal and my mentor . I will always remember his kindness and understanding.Marlene Rice Perl
Mel Etra
April 29, 2013
One of the greatest people I have ever known. He was a role model and an inspiration. The world is a lesser place without him. My sincere condolences to his family, and to all of his many friends and admirers.
Melvin and Sylvia Etra, Port Jefferson Station, L.I.
Jery & Mary Mendelsohn
April 28, 2013
Our heart felt sympathy to Irving's entire family. We mourn the loss of a great human being and former principal of I.S.74.
patrick shelley
April 28, 2013
Mr. Kamil was a man who cared deeply about Cliffside Park education and strove to make it a better system. His contributions are appreciated by all teachers. Thank you sir.
Carol & Ron Fish
April 27, 2013
We mourn the loss of Irving Kamil, co-founder of Mrs. Hudson's Cliffdwellers. Our sincere condolences to Selma and family. Irv will be missed by all.
May his memory be for a blessing.
Francine Kitts
April 27, 2013
The Sherlockian community mourns the loss of our dear friend Irv. We remember him with love and send our sincere condolences to Selma and family. Irv was a very special person and loved by all.
Francine Kitts
April 27, 2013
The Sherlockian community mourns the loss of our dear friend Irv. Our sincere sympathy goes to Selma and the entire Kamil family. Francine and Dick Kitts
Sandy Kozinn
April 27, 2013
My deepest condolences go to Selma and all Irving's family. He leaves behind him many wonderful Sherlockian memories.
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