Henry A Schwartz

Henry Schwartz Obituary

1927 - 2020
Henry A. (Hank) Schwartz

Henry Schwartz, loving husband and father, engineer, business man, and innovator, passed away on Oct. 24, 2020 in Valley Stream, NY.

Hank was born in Brooklyn, NY to Irving and Celia Schwartz on September, 8 1927. He went to Stuyvesant High School, and then after a stint as a second lieutenant in the Army, graduated from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute with an electrical engineering degree.

Hank was an entrepreneur and inventor who created various companies that designed telecommunications for major events internationally. One of his companies, Video Techniques, provided innovative microwave and satellite technologies necessary to broadcast television signals throughout the world. As a result of his innovation and engineering expertise, he promoted and broadcast major boxing matches from across the globe, including the Philippines for the Ali-Frazier Thrilla in Manilla, and Zaire for the Ali-Forman Rumble in the Jungle fights.

Hank developed the first TELEMISSION program for Egypt supported by both the United States Government Overseas Private Investor Company (OPIC) and the United Nations International Development Organization. His innovative inventions and patents led to his receiving an honorary doctorate from Brooklyn Polytech.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Constance of Valley Stream, his sister, Blanche Abram of Portland, his children, Ira and Janine of Bethesda, Esther of NYC, and Barry and Maureen of East Rockaway, grandchildren Alexander of Bethesda, Jason and Monica of Melrose, Alison of Tuscaloosa, and great grandchildren, Isabel and Scott of Melrose.

His funeral was held on Oct. 27, 2020 in Beth Moses Cemetery with immediate family members in attendance. A celebration of his life will occur some time in the near future. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by New York Times from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry Schwartz

9 Entries

Jerry

October 26, 2023

Hank, you will never be forgotten!

Sharynlee VandeBovenkamp

October 24, 2023

In memory of Hank´s transition three years ago, I reflect on his many fascinating stories told to me about his career, his many inventions and discoveries. Coming up with the billing name "The RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE, for the FOREMAN-ALI FIGHT is one of my favorite memories.
Hank continued to pursue dreams for more success. This kept Hank young and full of life! I am so excited about your forthcoming FILM Documentary! Missing you.
May the best of memories and Hank´s love remain with you, Connie, and with the entire family

Lila G.

February 23, 2021

So sad to hear of Hank's passing. He will live in my memory forever!

DAVID LOEWENSTEIN

December 15, 2020

Hank was a very special person, he made the world a better place. Big Hugs

November 30, 2020

It was with sadness that I recently received notification of your husband and our valued alumnus Hank's passing. I am writing to extend my deepest sympathy on behalf of the New York University Tandon School of Engineering and the Polytechnic Alumni Association.

He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. Again, please accept my condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Jelena Kovaevi

William R. Berkley Professor and Dean at NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Jerry Puchkoff

November 7, 2020

I knew hank for over forty years and all I can say is you wanted Hank as your friend. Hank had Connie and Connie had Hank, they were the best of partners. Hank had a great sense of humor and vision and ambitions that had no end. We did a few deals together and Hank always kept his word, Hank had honor. It has been a number of years since we last spoke but I always remember Hank when there was a big time boxing match or a world class transmission or when I thought of a good man. I will miss you Hank I know your still doing wonders. Jerry Puchkoff

Jerry Puchkoff

November 7, 2020

I knew Hank for over forty years and all I can say about Hank was that you wanted him as your friend. You knew that he and Connie were meant to be together. Hank was a sincere guy that had a great sense of humor and unlimited vision and aspirations. We did a few deal together and they were big and fun, Hank kept his word and he is always thought of when a big fight comes together or a super transmission of one. I will miss him even though it has been a few years since we had a chat. Hank was special. Jerry Puchkoff

Jerry Puchkoff

November 7, 2020

I knew Hank for over forty years, and all I can say was that Hank was always a sincere guy who you wanted as your friend. Hank had a great sense of humor with unlimited vision and aspirations. We did a few deals together and they were good, big and fun. Its been a while since I have seen him but he was always thought of when something big and meaningful was in the fight or transmission world.

I call him a great man. I will miss you, Jerry Puchkoff

Robin & David Loewenstein

November 2, 2020

Hank was truly a renaissance man. Unique, loving and kind with
Connie they made the most adoring couple .He made this world a much smarter kinder and loving place for all of us.
He will be sorely missed and cherished but left us countless memories and tales of adventure that will always be present.

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