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ANTHONY KORFMAN Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for ANTHONY KORFMAN
Start: 2014-08-23T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Boulder Creek Golf Club

ANTHONY KORFMAN Anthony "Tony" Korfman, age 71, of Boulder City, passed away Aug. 18, 2014. He was born Nov. 13, 1942, in the Bronx, N.Y., to Arthur and Emilia Gallo Korfman. Tony graduated from the University of San Francisco and married his wife, Linda in Carson City in 1966. Tony moved from Lake Tahoe to Las Vegas in 1969. In 1979, he moved to Boulder City. Tony was known as a workaholic and had a very successful career as a general manager of several casinos, including the Gold Strike and the Edgewater. He also wrote a series of popular books that are still being sold around the world. He was very generous, devoting money and time to many different local organizations. Many young people were helped by the Michelle Korfman Scholarship Foundation. To some, he was "Mr. Boulder City;" he once served as the Grand Marshal for the Boulder City Fourth of July Parade. Tony loved his community and the people of Boulder City. Tony cared for many people and wouldn't hesitate to give the shirt off his back to help someone. It would be hard to count the number of people Tony touched with his generosity; hardly a day would pass without someone coming up to him and thanking him for his help. At the end of the day, his one true love was enjoying time with his family, listening to music and watching basketball and football. Most of all, he enjoyed making people laugh. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Korfman. Tony is survived by his wife, of 48 years, Linda; five children, Carrie Adamson and her husband, Don, Tamara Korfman, David Korfman, Tony Kerbrat and his wife, Shelly, and Joe Kerbrat; eight grandchildren, Tierney, Torin, Michael, Mikalina, Chase, Carson, Conner and Kendal; and two great-grandchildren, Rowen and Olivia. He is also survived by Mike Curtis and Don Melton, two who were sons in his heart. Celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Boulder Creek Golf Club, 1501 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005. Family and friends can sign an online memorial guestbook at www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com

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Published by Boulder City Review on Aug. 21, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for ANTHONY KORFMAN

16 Entries

Erik DesVaux

August 20, 2024

Tony was a dear friend of my families,when us kids were growing up,he helped my parents put us through a family rehabilitation center in Texas.I sit here reading letters my Dad wrote him while we were at the family center and when my Dad was in prison.Tony wanted to give these letters to my Grams,but left them for me.Im just getting around to going through them all,as I knew it woukd be hard.Learning so many things through these letters,but most of all that Tony was a great guy.I remember seeing him last when he came to say hi to me when I was visiting Vegas with friends and he came to the Mandalay Bay where we were staying.I hope I hear back from Linda,Tonys wife,who my Dad mentions many times in these letters or to one of his kids.Tony was and will always be like family.My Dads name is Mike DesVaux,he also passed around 10 years ago.I hope they are in heaven together.
Erik DesVaux
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Brett Daniels

December 26, 2015

I was just now watching TV and a commercial came on showing Elvis singing American Trilogy...it made me think of Tony and I wondered how he was doing. Googling him I am so saddened to learn of his passing. Tony was such a kind wonderful generous man and friend...he gave me a very big break to perform my magic show at the Goldstrike Casino in Tunica, MS. I think of Tony all the time and remember his funny story about meeting Elvis in an elevator in Tahoe back in the day. I can never thank him enough for all of his kindnesses and will long remember his generosity and wonderful spirit. My heartfelt condolences to Linda and his family...wish you all happiness and peace.

August 28, 2014

I remember the day Tony called from Las Vegas asking how to get back to B.C. after a few hints he found his way to the right hwy. His sense of direction was much slower than his sense of humor! So I'm sure he will be laughing with you.
Bart & Anita Hyde

Patty and Jerry Alfred

August 24, 2014

Our deepest sympathy Tammy and family. We remember Tony with fondness and gratitude for all of his kindnesses for over the 15 years we knew him at the Gold Strike. My mom will be delighted to see him in heaven. R.I.P. Tony, you will be missed.

August 24, 2014

We had looked forward to sharing some memories from the old Goldstrike days with Tony after we moved back here from Australia and New York. Our hearts go out to his family. He was such a wonderful man. Sal and Heidi Modica

Jason Lewis

August 23, 2014

Uncle Tony, thank you for all your kindness over the years. I'm glad we were able to reconnect last Xmas. Rest in Peace. Love Always, Jason.

Don Melton and family

August 23, 2014

A gaming icon and a best friend was lost to us. He watched over me and my family as if we were his own. The loss is devastating to us and all who knew and loved him in Boulder City.

Michael Salay

August 22, 2014

Tony will be missed by so many people. He did so many nice things for those that were less fortunate, and he never needed any acknowledge. Tony hired me for my first job, mentored me as I earned positions of more responsibility, and I learned many things from him. I am lucky to have known him. It is hard to pass by Boulder City and not think of the big guy. I hope all that knew him can think of the joy he brought to many and not dwell on the loss of this great man.

August 22, 2014

TONY gave me my first dealing job back in 88 He was kind and funny but very smart.I enjoyed working for him at the Gold Strike He once reprimanded me for giving away my tips to a stranded woman with 2 little kids.He explained that the casino was giving her a room and feeding her and getting broken down car fixed and I needed to keep my money and not listen to every sad story. He was being kind.I said all these years I would have stayed there if we made better money because I liked working for Tony God bless him I am sure his family has an angel to watch over them. sincerely Tina Miceli

August 21, 2014

Sending my sincere condolences to the friends and family. May the joyous memories bring you peace during this difficult time. May you also draw consolation and strength from the God of all comfort (2 Cor. 1:3)

August 21, 2014

with sincere sympathy,The Palmer Family,Kathy Palmer Sanchez, Kristi Palmer, Tyler Palmer

trudy lewis

August 21, 2014

You are in peace now.
Love you
Trudy

August 21, 2014

To my loving brother. I miss you soooo much, can not believe you are gone. You always did so many good things for people. Loving and caring. You are now with mom, dad and your beautiful daughter Michelle. We will all be together again someday.
Love you
Trudy

Linda D'Agostino

August 20, 2014

I will miss my friend more than words can say. His humor, his love for his family, his chats. He was a ray of sunshine. Love and prayers to the family during this most difficult time. I know he is at peace and in the arms of the angels.

shannon Naelitz

August 20, 2014

You always looked out for me , made me laugh and taught me how to be a business women / boss. I will take all that you have taught me over the last year and apply it to all that I do with wonderful memories if you. What an amazing , loving and genours man. Love you my friend. ?

Thank you for everything, Shannon Naelitz

Joshua Green

August 20, 2014

I know you are reunited with your beloved daughter Tony you must be smiling from ear to ear! Hold me a seat in heavens poker room.

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