HOWARD TISCH Obituary

TISCH--Howard Barton. New York consumer advocate Howard Barton Tisch, attorney and founder of the New York Metropolitan Food Council, died at Tidewell Hospice of Sarasota on Friday, October 23, following a courageous battle against lung cancer. He was 81. Mr. Tisch specialized in governmental regulations and consumer advocacy throughout his career, most notably serving as Deputy Commissioner of Consumer Affairs for the City of New York from 1972 - 1977 for commissioners Bess Meyerson, Betty Furness and Elinor Guggenheimer. He also served as Deputy Director/Counsel for the Parking Violations Bureau of the City of New York from 1970-1973; as a law secretary in the Civil Court of the City of New York in 1965; and Confidential Legal Aide to the Attorney General, State of New York. In private practice, Mr. Tisch founded the Greater New York Metropolitan Food Council and was legal counsel to several national trade associations, supermarket chains and consumer package goods brands. He also served as Executive Director of the Metropolitan Dairy Institute. Mr. Tisch is survived by his wife Carol Ann, stepson David Scott Sirinek, sister Lenore Somerstein (Martin), and sister-in- law Barbara Tisch. He is also survived by his nephew Hon. Alexander M. Tisch of the New York State Supreme Court, nieces Victoria Tisch Baum (Howard), and Jill Somerstein Kalle (John), grandnephews Jordan and Theodore Baum, and grand- nieces Miranda and Delilah Kalle. He was predeceased by his beloved parents Frances and Frank Tisch, his brother Richard G. Tisch and nephew David Somerstein. Born in Manhattan on July 6, 1939, Mr. Tisch resided in New York City and Old Westbury, NY, throughout his career and retired to Sarasota in 2002. He received a BBA from the University of Miami in 1961 and LLB in 1965 from New York Law School. He was a graduate of Horace Mann School and Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School, both in New York City. A celebration of life will be held in New York City in 2021 at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in honor of Howard Tisch to the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer www.iaslc.org

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Published by New York Times on Nov. 1, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for HOWARD TISCH

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Ron Malpeli

November 17, 2020

Howard was a major force in my career. While pursuing my graduate degree, I did computer work at night for Howard. I was a long haired hippy, and dressed in jeans and a t shirt. Once I graduated, Howard told me he would hire me if I "cleaned up my act."
I remember showing up a Monday morning at the office on 40th street, and Howard looking at my clean shaven face, haircut, and 3 piece Yves St Laurent pin striped suit and saying "This I can work with!"
I wore many hats, whether it was as a computer specialist, or Director of the Food Council, or MDI, but my best memories are of Howard and I driving from the City to Albany, to meet with representatives of the State's Department of Agriculture and Markets regarding policy issues impacting the NYC milk industry, Those car rides were more educational than any formal education I had.
Condolences to the family.
RIP Mr. Tisch, and thanks for your guidance.

Diane Pesce

November 3, 2020

Dear Carol and David,
We are all saddened by Howard’s passing. He was such a kind,, compassionate, intelligent, generous, loving brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. He was a big influence in our lives sharing his knowledge in so many ways. Howard was very family oriented and especially loved having the family over for dinner. We will never forget the delicious “Famous Tisch Cheesecake”! One of my favorite memories was when we went to Italy and Howard, Carol and I took a cooking class, The Art of Italian Gastronomy at the Academia Barilla in Parma. We had such an enjoyable day preparing different meals and later sat down and shared the meals together. Our hearts are broken. He will be deeply missed. Love, Diane and Vito Pesce, Sharon and Parker, Susanne, Chris and Noah

Susanne Johnson

November 3, 2020

Dear Aunt Carol and David,
My heart aches for you both as you mourn the passing of Uncle Howard. He was the best and funniest Uncle anyone could wish for. From napkin tricks at the dinner table, to jumping/diving into the ball pit at Sesame Place, he always knew how to have a good time and make us laugh. He introduced me to sautéed scallops and so many other delicious dishes, but I still miss and talk about his scallops the most! We had fun family vacations and awesome summers in Old Westbury. However, my favorite memory is when we left a family dinner and Uncle Howard would stop at a restaurant for more food because we were all still starving! :)

Uncle Howard played such an important roll in our lives and he was always there when we needed him. I will miss him so much, but will always remember his kindness, love, and sense of humor. Rest In Peace, Uncle Howard. Hope you’re driving fast and furious!

Love, Susanne, Chris, and Noah Johnson

Simone Taylor

November 1, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times. Please except my condolences.

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