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Henry Seherr-Thoss Obituary
Raised in Far Hills, NJ and Litchfield, CT, he attended the Canterbury School, Syracuse University, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps before graduating from Columbia University Business School in 1973.
He forged a successful entrepreneurial career in commercial real estate in New York City for 45 years. Additionally, he was an avid, lifelong student of history, politics, and photography who traveled the world extensively.
Loved for his jokes, irreverent wit, perspicacious view of life. His secret was his "Force of Will", in overcoming physical challenges.
His perseverance and athletic ability allowed him to continue to pursue his passions for skiing, golf, fast cars and riding his Segway on the streets of Manhattan. However, it was his caring love of family and friends that trumped all. His greatest joy in life was to be at home in the Berkshires, surrounded by his family in celebrating life's moments; birthdays, holidays, and summer vacations on Blueberry Hill.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth of 26 years, his 6 children: Christopher (Samantha), Alexandra (Adam), Virginia, Marian (Travis), Harry, Jr., (Cieu Lan), Hans, and 5 grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by his half brother, George L.K. Frelinghuysen (Nonnie), of Manhattan; step siblings: Bruce Christoph Farrell (Tory), of Wayland, MA and Wendy Farrell Victor (Mike), of Palm Beach, FL.
A private memorial service will take place in June at his beloved Blueberry Hill in the Berkshires. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the STRIDE Adaptive Sports at stride.org
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Bill Latzko
January 9, 2024
He was my roomie at SU freshman year. Others liked to flash their family "wealth". He never spoke 1 word about it. I was poor but I knew who was phony and who was humble. Was always kind to me
urs von Grünigen, solicitor and notary in Gstaad Switzerland
December 7, 2023
Dear Family I am sending you my deepest condoleances - I knew Harry from work and I had a very good relationship with him. Could I have the E-mail adress of his wife or other heirs ? I have to transmit some informations.
Thank you and best wishes Urs von Grünigen, Gstaad,
Gregg Lorberbaum
March 27, 2022
Harry was an extraordinary guy - his life while to short was beautifully lived
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