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HERBERT DEAN Obituary


HERBERT W. DEAN Mr. Herbert W. Dean passed away peacefully on Tuesday,
September 23rd at Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida. He was 96 years old. He is survived by his son, Richard, daughter-in-law Ann, grandsons Bill and Charlie, great grandson Connor and great granddaughter Elle. Mr. Dean was born in 1917 and grew up in Rochester, New York. He attended Irondequoit High School where he played varsity football, basketball and baseball. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1939 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a proud World War II veteran, serving honorably as a Captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945. He had a long and distinguished career at Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, retiring in 1982 as Director of Worldwide Office Operations after 43 years of continuous service. He sat on the Boards of numerous civic and business organizations including the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, The American Management Association, the Syracuse University School of Management and Delta Upsilon fraternity. He was an avid golfer and past President of Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester. He was also a 36-year resident and member of The Johns Island Club in Vero Beach, Florida. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 4th at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2365 Pine Avenue, Vero Beach FL, 32960. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to "Music at Trinity" at the above address in Mr. Dean's memory.

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Published by TC Palm on Sep. 28, 2014.

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October 4, 2014

Herb was a generous and gracious man. He was my mentor in the mid-80s supporting my professional development. I am sorry to hear of Herb's passing.

May you all be blessed the way Herb blessed others.
With sympathy

Tracy Stevens (Rochester, NY & Dade City, Fl)

September 28, 2014

September 28
To family and friends. I am sorry for your loss.I pray you have the support you need at this time of bereavement. 1Thes 5:17 you have my deepest sympathy.

Tom Preston

September 28, 2014

What a wonderful man! Fabulous husband to my mother and a great stepfather. Herb, thank you for all the joy you provided to us all.

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