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Hugh Kirkpatrick Obituary
Vero Beach, FL
Hugh Russell Kirkpatrick Jr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 28th at his home in Vero Beach, Florida. Hugh was 81.
Hugh was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to parents Hugh R. Kirkpatrick & Katharine North Kirkpatrick. He attended the Pingry School (class of 1955), The Lawrenceville School (PG program), and Princeton University (class of 1959). While at Princeton he was also a member of the University Cottage Club. Immediately following his graduation in June of 1959, Hugh married Frances Grauer. Their honeymoon was spent driving to Fort Sill, Oklahoma where Hugh fulfilled his patriotic duties as both a First Lieutenant & Captain in the US Army. After a brief stint with the Bank of New York, Hugh began his 36-year career at IFF International Flavors and Fragrances. In 1996 he retired from his last role as President of IFF Fragrance Company Worldwide. Retirement was a catalyst for change and an opportunity for new adventures & hobbies. Moving from New Vernon, New Jersey to Vero Beach, Florida and Boone, North Carolina, his passion for golf began.
Hugh will always be known for his deep love and commitment to family. "Time spent together, was time well spent!!" Sailing on Barnegat Bay, summers in Mantoloking, New Jersey, being the world's greatest horse show dad, and fabulous travels... he was always active and always present. He was an amazing son, husband, father and friend.
Hugh was a member of The Mantoloking Yacht Club - Mantoloking, New Jersey, The Princeton Club - New York, New York, Indian River Club - Vero Beach, Florida, Hound Ears Club - Boone, North Carolina and Riomar Country Club - Vero Beach, Florida.
Hugh is survived by his wife Frances G. Kirkpatrick, daughter Laura Hayward Kirkpatrick (Beth Ann Walters) of New York City and Stanfordville, New York, son Hugh Russell Kirkpatrick III (Paula) of Sebastian, Florida, brother Hebert Scott Kirkpatrick (Leslie) of Essex, Connecticut, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at Community Church Grace Chapel, Vero Beach, Florida on Wednesday September 5th, 2018 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow at Quail Valley River Club, Vero Beach, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Hugh's name to the Alzheimer and Parkinson's Association of IRC, 2300 5th Avenue, Suite 150, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Frank Pelland
August 31, 2021
Hugh and I enjoyed many of our senior years together at Indian River Club, often on the golf course. What we also had in common but did not realize were military-connected honeymoons. In 1959 his and Francie's honeymoon included driving to his first Army duty station in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Four years earlier I had paved the way with my honeymoon drive from the church in Flint, Michigan to the Naval base in Coronado, California. I do wish we had known of our similar starts to the following wonderful years. It would have provided the material for some unique conversations.
Tim Schaffner
March 13, 2021
I will always remember Hugh from my short tenure at IFF. He was a natural leader and a gentleman. I thank him for all he did for me.
Frank Pelland
September 4, 2018
While golfing and socializing with Hugh for many years, I realized how lucky I was to be counted among his friends. And I also knew that I was unlucky not to have known him for the first 60 years of our lives. Miss you, Hughie.
Frank Pelland
Donnelly & Chuck Heim
September 4, 2018
Francie, Our hearts and prayers are with you, Laura and Rusty as you face this grieving period. In time, Hugh's fond memories will be a comfort to you all. He was a great neighbor and the Heim family was blessed to have known him.
Donnelly & Chuck
Isaiah 61:1
September 2, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
John Paul and Jan Jones
August 29, 2018
With deepest Sympathy to the Kirkpatrick family. Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hugh will be missed but always in our hearts. John Paul and Jan Jones
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