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Hal Lubsen Obituary
Hal was born in 1942 in Newton, New Jersey. He received a degree in psychology from Muhlenberg College and went on to start and run several businesses in disparate fields, until he started up companies in the late 1990s and early 2000s in the then-fledgling Internet domain name industry.
In 2001, Hal was appointed CEO of Afilias, a leading provider of registry services for top-level domains. Under his leadership, Afilias experienced unprecedented growth and became one of the largest and most successful companies in the industry, prior to its acquisition by Donuts, Inc. (now called Identity Digital).
Known for his strategic thinking and innovative approach to solving complex problems, Hal supported the idea of an open and interoperable internet and promoted Afilias' strong advocacy and involvement in ICANN, ISOC, IETF, PIR, SSAC and the Internet governance space. Afilias became known for building for the long term, ethics, a strong commitment to public service and doing the right thing for the future of the internet.
The Lubsen family wish to remain private in their mourning of Hal, and request well-wishers to make contributions to the World Wide Fund for Nature (https://www.worldwildlife.org/) in the name of Henry A. Lubsen, Jr. Arrangements are by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Allentown.
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Sean Duffy
December 13, 2023
Hal was a kind and generous friend to my family and me. He is much missed. Renewed condolences to his family Nd many friends. SD
Kate Bunnell
March 1, 2023
Terri, Bert and I are sorry for your loss. Hal was a lovely man and will be missed. Please let us know if we can help in any way.
Michael Pfahler
February 14, 2023
Terri, sorry to hear this news Hal was a great man and friend I still have found memories of the time we had working together. My family will always be thankful for everything he did for us.
Alison Hudak
February 14, 2023
Terri, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Years have passed, but I fondly remember times spent together with you and Hal. May your tears of sadness one day turn to tears to those of joyful remembrances of your memories. Hal is with your always in spirit.
With love and sympathy,
Alison
Dru clarke
February 13, 2023
Sorry to learn of Hal's passing. We grew up in the same neighborhood and attended school together. He had a wonderfully productive and influential life. I am especially happy that nature will benefit from donations in his honor - Dru Zich Clarke
Kyle Keiderling
February 13, 2023
Hal and I grew up together in Flemington. My sincere sympathy to the family.
Dawn & Curt Wegfahrt
February 13, 2023
Terri and family, sending my deepest sympathy and prayers.
Debbie Dallago
February 13, 2023
Terri and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Christine Lenci
February 13, 2023
I am so sorry to learn of Hal's death. I met him a few times and in the short time I spent with him, I found him to be witty and charming and an amazingly intelligent man. My condolences to the family.
Amy Dorry
February 12, 2023
Dear Terri and family,
I´m so sorry to hear of Hal´s passing. You are in my thoughts during this sad time.
Sean Duffy
February 12, 2023
Hal was a wonderful guy and a marvelous friend to my family. Sympathy and condolences toTerri, Kristin, Kara, and the entire Lubsen family. RIP.
Jean Kleckner
February 12, 2023
My deepest sympathy to Terri and the family. Hal was an amazing businessman and I enjoyed working for him for many years. Rest in peace you will be missed.
Patrick Egan
February 11, 2023
Rest in Peace my dear longtime friend
Van and Kim Vogel
February 10, 2023
Dear Teri and family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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