Irving Link Obituary

LINK, Irving Irving Link passed away December 31, 2007 at the age of 101. He came to Los Angeles from Manhattan in 1945. A man of wisdom, kindness and charisma. Irving lived a full life surrounded by family and friends. Successful in real estate, Irving enjoyed business and dabbled in several industries well into his nineties. He was often referred to as Mr. Beverly Hills and was a fixture at the Beverly Hills Hotel and then the Peninsula Hotel for many years. Irving's remarkable presence, astonishing good looks and ability to relate to any type of person in a kind and gentle fashion made him a hero to everyone who knew him. He leaves behind his daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at: Hillside Chapel, 6001 Centinela Ave., Los Angeles on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 12 p.m., HeritageMemorialServices.com In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Link Family Scholarship, Office of Development, Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Irving Link

13 Entries

Jeanne

February 13, 2025

I also just read the New Yorker article. How wonderful in troubled times to enjoy reading about a person of kindness and goodness after so much time has passed since he died. A gift

D Pope

February 6, 2025

I just came across Mr. Gopnik´s New Yorker profile and a later LA Times article about Mr. Link. What a fascinating gentleman he must have been. It was a pleasure to feel I was hearing him speak. He seemed to be a legacy of both Old Beverly Hills and another time in our country. Godspeed to Irving and all who knew him or read about him.

Joyce Rogers-Brown

April 3, 2024

To the family of Mr. Irving Link: Just now I finished the beautiful New Yorker article about your fabulous father. What a man, how I'd have enjoyed meeting him and basking in the same sun.....his sun of the Beverly Hills Hotel. Blessings to all his family.

Rob Hughes

May 13, 2023

I met Irving at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 1984 and staying there for a long period of time, looked forward to seeing him everyday at the pool. Irving was the epitome of classic Hollywood and appeared to be a star. He had class, charm, savy, and made a comment to me years later when I saw him at the Peninsula Hotel, "I remember you were hitting the juice (champagne) really hard in those days".

Jimmy Terry

August 5, 2020

I knew Mr Link for about 15 yrs I worked as a car hop at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Mr Link was the best dressed most dashing tanned man in Beverly Hills
always a gentleman.

michael sweig

January 6, 2008

I am sorry that weather in Chicago kept me from attending Irving's funeral. What a marvelous life Irving had. About one year ago he said to me, "Have a Long Life Michael."
He was father figure, advisor, confidant, and a friend for greater than 30 years. There will not be another like him at least in my life time. Good bye my friend, but I will see you again in Heaven.

Jo Ann Sweig

January 5, 2008

Irving, wherever you are, whatever you're doing and whoever you're with, I know you're happy and playing cards. You made me laugh, you loved most of our cats and you always had a gentle heart, sage advice and that twinkle in your eye that bordered on mischievousness. I will never again step foot in a deli without thinking of us at Nate-n-Als after the movies. You really were one in a million and I doubt I will ever meet anyone like you again. Stay close.

Elli Yosef

January 5, 2008

I feeled honored to call Mr. Link My adupted father i Loved him like a father and friend . I know Mr. Link for the last 12 years i wish it was longer then that he will be missed by me.

Ivor Silverstone

January 5, 2008

We met, naturally at the Beverly Hills Hotel in the late eighties, and for several years he was what we looked forward to most about our visits. He was dashing, kind, courtly and Oh! so smart and elegant...remember the real gold pinstripe? We shared many Havana cigars, sometimes before breakfast. Fond memories, Ivor and Myra Silverstone

Pasquale Michael Scuderi

January 4, 2008

Oddly, I was at the Polo Lounge Sunday evening after a show. It was the first time I had stepped into the place since working there in the late 80's and Mr. Link is someone I remember well. Mr. Link stood out as one of the nicest, charming, and more colorful characters I had the pleasure of meeting during my short time at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Bernie Selmanson

January 4, 2008

I feel honored to have called Irving a dear friend for the last 32 years. He mentored me from the first day we became aquainted at NDC, a Wine & Spirits wholesaler. I have been fortunate to have been very succesful in that industry. Irving always took a interest in my success and felt a part of it. He was loved by all and will be missed by many.

anonymous

January 4, 2008

A great card player. A great man.
GIN, his favorite word.

Michael Sweig

January 4, 2008

I loved Irving. He was there for me when I needed him, and I tried to be there for him years later. He will be missed.

With love, Michael Sweig

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