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HENRY POSNER Obituary
HENRY, JR.
On Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Beloved husband of Helen M. Posner; beloved father of Henry (Anne Molloy) Posner, III of Pittsburgh, James T. Posner of Hawaii, Paul Mark Posner of San Antonio, TX and the late Robert Bruce Posner; grandpa of Hannah, Ida, Gus, Victoria, Eva and Matthew Posner. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services at Rodef Shalom Temple, 4905 Fifth Avenue (at Morewood) on Friday at 2 p.m. Visitation two hours prior to services at Temple (12 Noon - 2 p.m.). Interment PRIVATE. Contributions may be made to Rodef Shalom Temple, 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or Princeton University, P.O. Box 5357, Princeton, NJ 08543 or The Children's Institute, 1405 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, or UPMC Shadyside, 5230 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, or Shadyside Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 or Winchester Thurston School, 555 Morewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com
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Estelle Kruman
March 27, 2011
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
David Powell
March 27, 2011
Dear Henry & Anne: What a gift it must be to have shared some precious time on this earth with such a great man. I am sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Hank Howarth '77
March 24, 2011
Henry, your dad's passing is a great loss to all who knew him and benefited from his wisdom and generosity. Marty and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad moment.
Robert Mendelson
March 24, 2011
The benevolent legacy of Mr. Posner will live forever among the Jewish community, Carnegie Mellon University, and the entire Pittsburgh region. In this time of mourning for his family, may they be comforted in knowing that he lived an honorable life.
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March 24, 2011
Dear Henry & Anne: I was very saddened to read of the passing of your father. Please accept my deepest sympathies. - Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill
Ann & Marty McGuinn
March 24, 2011
Dear Helen and Family. My heart is broken and I share your sad loss. Henry has been a wonderful friend and supporter for many years. He will be greatly missed. You and Henry have done so much for the City of Pittsburgh and for those who have been in need. Your generosity has made a great difference in so many lives. Marty and I send our deepest sympathies to you and the family. Though we are away, our thoughts and prayers will be with you throughout these coming days. With love, Ann & Marty
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