HERBERT IRVING Obituary

IRVING--Herbert.

Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York records with deep sorrow the death of our distinguished member, Herbert Irving. To his family and loved ones we express our profound sympathy. May beautiful memories of his life and legacy endure forever.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 6, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for HERBERT IRVING

15 Entries

John Annetta

December 18, 2017

I was distressed to hear that Herb passed. I worked with him daily quite a few years ago when Global was sold to the company I was working for. In the years that we worked together I grew to respect Herb more than I can express in this short note. He was a mentor and always seem to make the big issues seem smaller in context. I enjoyed very much hearing his stories about the "FROZEN FOOD" pioneering days and how Sysco was founded. I am very proud to have been part of Herb's being nominated and accepted into the "FROZEN FOOD HALL OF FAME" a number of years back. Along with another mentor Mr. Frank Cassata we were able to get Herb the recognition that was justly deserved by the industry he was so much a part of. I lost touch with Herb after we moved the company back to New Jersey. I enjoyed talking with him and getting some "Fatherly" advice he was always willing to offer. He always referred to me as "kid". I was in my late 40's and early 50's. I truly regret having lost touch with him but will always remember him and know that I am a better person for knowing him. It is also at this time I remember that he and Florence had their wedding anniversary this month.
To Mrs. Irving... my deepest condolences to you and your Family. He was a wonderful man to me and I will always remember him with respect and gratitude. May he rest in peace.

October 7, 2016

Please accept my sincere condolences. May the Almighty God wrap his loving arms around your family during this time, and in the near future. FG Queens

Michael Shelanski

October 6, 2016

I was an honor to have known Herb Irving and to have seen his joy in his numerous good works.

October 6, 2016

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain you during this difficult time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With sincerest sympathy

Michael Goldberg

October 6, 2016

I am saddened and extend deepest sympathies to Florence and the Irving Family. Herb was a truly wonderful person to me and will never forget the moments we shared. May his memory be a blessing. ZT"L

S B

October 6, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family. May Herbert rest in God's memory. John 5:25

Carrie Ruzal-Shapiro

October 5, 2016

My you be comforted by wonderful memories.

October 5, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the Irving family. As an employee at CUMC your name is well known and visible throughout the campus. Thank you for all your generosity

Henry and Barbara Ginsberg

October 5, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to Florence and the Irving family. Columbia University and New York Presbyterian have lost a great benefactor, but my wife Barbara and I have lost a wonderful friend, mentor, and role-model. May we all be blessed, as Herb Irving was, with the drive to support and nourish the next generation of physicians, scientists, and all those trying to improve the world. May we be endowed, as Herb Irving was, with the desire to share our good fortune with others so that they might flourish and be successful in their own endeavors. May we all be fortunate enough to spend more than seven decades with a partner we love dearly. We will miss him so much, but we will always be grateful that we were fortunate enough to be members of Herb and Florence's extended family.

October 5, 2016

herb and I used to play tennis together at john nogrady's court; he was a great man and had a great sense of humor Harvey L.Hecht and Gail Hecht Scarsdale N.Y.

October 4, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Irving and family.You are in my thoughts.
Wahida Karmally

LATOISHA DANIELS

October 4, 2016

Deepest condolences to the family.

October 4, 2016

I just read with sadness of the passing of my dear friend Herb Irving. I was honored to work with Herb and Florence for more than 20 years and I treasure all those memories. Herb was a very special person in my life. Love to Florence. Both Gary and I will miss Herb. Rest in peace

October 4, 2016

I am sorry to hear about the loss
off your loved one.
May the love and compassion of God,
be with the family and friends,
during and after these difficult times.

Joseph Scalia

October 4, 2016

My deepest sympathies to the Irving family for their loss. Philanthropist, Patron of the Arts, Humanitarian, Herbert "Uncle Herb" Irving made this world a brighter, better place. May he rest in peace.

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