JOHN BENDHEIM

BENDHEIM--John M.,

of Scarsdale, NY. On October 12, 2016, John passed away, peacefully, of natural causes. He was 98 years old and the younger of two sons born to Cora and Julius Bendheim in New York City on June 18, 1918. He was a loving father of his daughter Joanna Schulman and three sons: John Jr., Andrew, and Thomas Bendheim, along with nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Maxine Asch Bendheim. Mr. Bendheim attended Columbia Grammar School and received his high school diploma from Lawrenceville Academy. He graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1940. Wharton established the John M Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund for Public Service in 2005 as well as the Bendheim Fellow Social Impact fund in 2013; programs that ease financial challenges for Wharton MBA's, encouraging and supporting them to work in non-profit or public sector careers. His first and only job was with his family's business, the M. Lowenstein Corporation, a Fortune 500 textile company. He became a Vice President and board member of the company and worked for 45 years in sales and marketing. He also served as Vice President of the Lowenstein Foundation, a philanthropic foundation based in New York City, since its creation in 1941. He had also been a prolific volunteer fundraiser for the United Way of Westchester, a vibrant supporter of White Plains Hospital, and a devoted member of the governing board (as well as a life Trustee) of the Northwell Health System (formerly Long Island Jewish Medical Center). John loved to be active and enjoyed traveling and engaging in many outdoor activities, including tennis, paddle tennis, golf, water and snow skiing, boating and fishing. He had a heart of gold, a love for family, and a great outlook on life. Contributions in his name can be made to The United Way of Westchester and Putnam or to The Lowenstein Foundation, where the funds will be disbursed to his favorite charities. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11am at The Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale, NY. John's children will receive visitors at the family home in Scarsdale from 2-8 on Tuesday and 4-7 on Wednesday.