Herbert "Herb" Wang

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Herbert Wang Obituary

WANG, Herbert "Herb" Of Boston on January 10. Born in Brooklyn, NY in February of 1927. Loving husband of Arlene (Rosen) Wang since 1951. Devoted father of three children: Scott Wang M.D. of Jamestown, RI and his wife Carol, Beth Nast of Wellesley, MA. and her husband William, and David Wang of Medfield, MA and his wife Deborah. Proud grandfather of Joshua & Rachael Wang, Adam, Nathan & Jared Nast and Benjamin & Samuel Wang. Close brother-in-law of Bernard Margolis of Delray, FL. During WWII, Herb was in the Army Special Training Program. He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from CCNY and, after working for Lockheed in CA. and Electric Boat in CT. In 1954 together with a partner founded what was to become Tech Industries in Providence, RI. A classic entrepreneur, Herb reinvented his company several times to meet the changing needs of the marketplace. After a brief period servicing the jewelry industry with vacuum metalizing, Tech eventually moved to Woonsocket, RI with additional facilities in England, Ireland and Brazil. The company became a leading manufacturer and value-added finisher of plastic bottle caps, jar covers and jars primarily for the cosmetic, fragrance and toiletry industries. In 2003, Tech Industries was sold to Portola Packaging of San Jose, CA. and became Portola Tech International. Herb was a founding member of Temple Sinai in Cranston, RI and longtime resident of Newton, MA. He was a raconteur who enjoyed travel, sailing, woodworking & the occasional perfect Rob Roy on the rocks with a twist. Funeral arrangements are private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Salvation Army, CJP of Boston or any charity of your choice.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Wang

7 Entries

Kelly Fitzpatrick

February 9, 2011

Dear Arlene,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on Herb's passing. I was so sad to hear, and my thoughts are with you.

Herb was a gift to my massage practice. Never a complaint, And always smiling at me. We enjoyed our hour together every week and I will miss him.

I remember the first time in your home, I exclaimed with joy at all the art, and he was very proud to point out which pieces were yours. It wasn't until the last time I was over that I learned many were also his. What an incredible pair, you two.

Thank you for welcoming me into you home and trusting me weekly with your dear husband. His gentleness will always be remembered.

With Love,

Michael Abrams

January 16, 2011

Arlene, David, Beth, and Scott:
Our thoughts are with you. We were very sorry to hear about Herb's passing. I have many fond memories staying at your house and spending time with your family.

I hope to visit Scott this summer and hope I will have the chance to see you.

All the best, love

January 15, 2011

We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the Wang and Nast family for your loss. It was a rewarding experience working for and with Mr. Wang, Dave and Bill, all great gentlemen. Our prayers are with you.

Jim & Evie Baronian

Norman Richardson

January 14, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss. I was fortunate to work for your father for nineteen great years. Herb's knowledge and gernerosity will never be forgotten.

Paul Hermann

January 13, 2011

I cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss, your father was an inspiration and mentor to me throughout my career, his perception, and ability to get to the root of a problem was amazing, he will be sorely missed.

January 13, 2011

My deepest thoughts are with you and yours during this difficult time. I had the great pleasure of working with and for Tech Industries for nearly 15 years prior to the aquisition and to this day, many still talk about how we felt like family. His generosity will never be forgotten.

Donna Fernandes, Woonsocket, RI

Sandy & Art Phillips

January 12, 2011

Your incredible Father was a larger than life individual. He saw things others did not, gave of himself without pause, and laughed a great hearty laugh - lighting up a room. We are all blessed and forever touched by his precious gift and lust for life.

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