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Herbert RICHMAN Obituary

RICHMAN, Herbert Herbert Richman at age eighty-two from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania died suddenly on May 22, 2017. Herb resided in West Palm Beach with his loving wife Nancy Sharigan. Herb was a founder of Data General Corporation in Southboro, Massachusetts. Herb absolutely "stomped the terra" and left a giant footprint on Planet Earth. He influenced many careers, his proteges having moved on to create several multi-billion dollar companies. But money wasn't the measure of Herb's impact. He impacted the lives and families of those with whom he worked. The world is a better place for having him in it. And boy oh boy, does God have his hands full, now. He is survived by his wife Nancy Sharigan, his son Michael Richman, his daughter Samantha Lopez, his four grandchildren, and his sister Madalyn Eisenberg. Burial services will be private, and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial tributes may be made to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from May 26 to May 27, 2017.

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Rob Campbell

September 27, 2017

Herb Richman was a legend growing up in our household and a dear friend to my father. RIP "Uncle Herb"

Jim Dawson

June 22, 2017

As an absolute rookie 1st year rep at DG Herb asked me to come to Westboro. I sat across the desk and he asked me "how come you speak Japanese?" when I answered that I'd done mormon mission there he said "the best god damned salesman in this company was a mormon, you guys can really sell."...and boom, a career a was born. Herb gave me the break I needed and I will be forever grateful. My deepest sympathy and may God bless.

Robert Wilkinson

June 16, 2017

As a Branch Manager in the Philadelphia area in the 80s, I was often tasked with taking Herb on a customer visit when he wanted to visit Philly:-). Quite a character.

Dick Brown

June 5, 2017

I spoke to him a little over a month ago he sent me a message on Facebook asking me to call him. He knew I'd become a fishing nut after DG and I mentioned I'd seen the photo of him on his FB page with a large striped bass. He said just loved chasing stripers in the big freshwater lakes of the South. And he was really proud of his catch in that photo, That fish is at the top on the food chain, he said. Nothing else can touch it. We talked a little about the old days, and about health stuff and getting old and losing old friends like Campbell and Bateman. But mostly he wanted to talk about fishing. He sounded good and happy. I'm glad we connected. Rest in peace old friend.

Sarah Boynton

May 31, 2017

Wow. So sorry to hear this. He is the reason I went back to college. Told me it was not an option to not have a college education. Wise words from a brilliant man. My thoughts are with his family.

Wally & Robin Sipos

May 30, 2017

With heavy hearts we say goodbye to Herb. Our hearts,prayers and thoughts are with his family. With Love, Wally & Robin Sipos

Jose Antonio Cruz

May 29, 2017

•With a heavy heart, I pray for the eternal repose of one who was a man of distinguished humanity. I miss your great sense of humor. Thank you for making me laugh throughout the years. May you rest easy.

May 29, 2017

Herb was a fire cracker, wonderfully funny, and I am sorry for any sadness you may have Nancy. All my best, Toni Lee

Shirley Bernstein

May 27, 2017

Honored to know & sadly missed.
Love to his beloved Nancy.

Anita Ford

May 26, 2017

I met Herb in the elevator at our condominium. He faced many medical challenges and we always talked about our back pains. I will miss his smiling face. Anita Ford

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