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Henry W. Tavs

Henry Tavs Obituary

TAVS, HENRY W., A man among men, passed away in Miami Beach on March 30, 2006. Born in New York, November 5, 1912. Served in both theaters as a captain in the Army and was present in Japan for the VJ Day and was in Europe for VE Day. After serving in many executive positions, he served as Executive Vice President of the Revlon Corporation for 18 years. Retiring to Florida, he was active in his beloved tennis at the Jockey Club in N. Miami. Henry was the devoted husband of "Ms. Gini" and loving father of John Tavs (Janette) and Cynthia Tavs Remec (Marko), Robert, James, and the late Richard Tavs. cherished grandfather of Alexander and Andrew Remec, and Jacqueline Tavs. Private family service were held March 31st. Family requests in lieu of flowers that donations are made in his memory to Phyllis Dropkin City of Hope. Mail to: Joan Guttman, 300 Bay View Drive, Apt. 511, Sunny Isles Florida 33160. Arrangements by Blasberg-Rubin-Zilbert Memorial Chapels. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Apr. 9, 2006.

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Mohamed E Rhinaoui

February 4, 2007

I had the chance to know Henry for many years, he was a kind Man, along with Ms Gini, they always showed me great appreciation and sympathy. My deepest condolences Ms Gini. Henry, you will always be in my heart and thoughts.

PAM MACDONALD

April 13, 2006

THANK YOU HENRY FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND JOKES KEEP THE TENNIS BALLS BOUNCING GINI I LOVE YOU CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY

Eleanor and Morty Deckelbaum

April 9, 2006

With deepest sympathy.

Yasmine and Friedrich Knop

April 4, 2006

With deepest sympathy,

Gladys - Gary Sanderson

April 3, 2006

Your family has been in our thoughts since we learn of your father illness. It is nice to know that you were there to support your father and mother.

Nancy and Roger Sergile

April 3, 2006

With Sympathy to the family of Henry

Tavs.

Myrto Baussan

April 3, 2006

my deep sympathie

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