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HIRD--Irving. Irving Hird passed away peacefully at home on July 4th from natural causes. Irving's 92 years were defined by his resilience, integrity and success. Born in Brooklyn, the youngest of four, he survived his siblings Eleanor, Martin and Esther. He rose to the position of CFO and member of the Board of Directors for Seligman & Latz, later establishing his own accounting firm. Irving was fulfilled by his loving family and friends, community leadership, intellectual pursuits, tennis, sailing and well-shaken martinis. Irving had 48 years with his extraordinary wife, Florence Hird, who predeceased him, and 15 years of companionship with Sue Brenner, also predeceasing him. He will be missed and remembered by his three children and their spouses, Anne and Paul Rabin, Linda and Jonathan Hirst, and Adam and Diana Hird; and his amazing grandchildren, Alex, Andrew and Talia. There are no services planned.

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Published by New York Times on Jul. 7, 2020.

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Simone Taylor

July 9, 2020

My sincerest condolences to your family for the loss of your loved one, Please except my deepest sympathies.

Benjamin Klein

July 7, 2020

I'll always remember my uncle as a kind man with a good sense of humor.

Pat Gran

July 7, 2020

My condolences to the whole Hird family from Malcolm Seligman's daughter. The picture above captures Irv's kindness beautifully -- what a smile, what a great guy. I was jolted to see his name in the NY Times this morning, and am typing with tears flowing down my cheeks. I remember him so fondly, his warmth and wisdom was cherished by all in our family throughout many decades. He was a gem, someone I always enjoyed whenever I saw him or, in recent years, talked with him. Am enclosing hugs to all of you during these sad days, am sure you have barrels of memories that will enrich you for years to come. Fondly, Pat Seligman Grant Litowitz

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