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Edward GERSH Obituary

GERSH - Edward, our beloved husband/father died peacefully on Father's day, Sunday June 15, 2014. He is survived by hisWife Holli Gersh, His children: Esther Greenhaus, Laurie Gersh, Roxanne Gersh, Kevin Gersh, Heather Greenberg. His brother Gabriel Gersh. His 8 Grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. His career as an Educator spanned over 70 years. He was a teacher, dean ofstudents, college professor, a founding member of Wilmington University He was the founder and owner of West hills Day Camp in Huntington NY. Hisathletic career included allscholastic varsity football player as well as the 1943 Golden Gloves heavyweight open boxing champion. He both managed and promoted professional boxing. He sat on many educational boards. His dedication to the welfare of children as well as his abiding friendship to all he knew made him beloved by everyone. He will be deeply missed.Donations can be made to the "Edwrd I. Gersh Scholarship"at New York University & "The Edward I. Gersh Scholarship" at Wilmington University. Forinformation call 631-427-3500.

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Published by The Gazette on Jun. 22, 2014.

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Mark Wilkind

June 7, 2016

My name is Mark Wilkins. I used to work for Ed back in 1989 when he lived in Boca Raton. He was a great man and I respected and admired him very much. I only just found out about his passing. Very sad. My sincere condolences to his family. I have very fond memories of him. RIP Mr Gersh.

Stuart Murray

August 13, 2014

It was my honor to help Ed write his boxing memoir.

A very fine gentleman, with a "strong, collected spirit" when he stepped into the ring, and when he walked into our lives.

July 19, 2014

I just heard of Ed's passing. He touched us all with great sincerity and candore....I was blessed to work with both him and Cletus and know in my heart that our work together helped inspire him to return to managing boxers. He will be missed. Never will there be a day that he didn't inspire people. All my sincered sympathies to his friends and family....James Ford Nussbaum--IMPACT-Jewish Boxers in America.

Lisa Kaplan-Rosindale

July 2, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of your husband,dad, granddad....Eddie to me. I have so many happy memories of him from when I was a little girl, and admiration as I became an adult. In addition to all of his buisness, social and personal obligations, he treated my grandma ruthy like gold, even more so after my grandfather Albert, his first cousin died. He found time to give to people in the community. I loved that Holiday gifts were always meals for people in NYC who needed them, as they should be, as we are so fortunate aren't we.

As you know, better than I, Eddie was an amazing man. He is somebody I speak of in my life at least monthly. He is indeed part of me. He made a difference in my life.

My heart goes out to you all. Much love. Lisa

Russell Sheikowitz

July 1, 2014

Mr. Gersh was a great man. I knew him from growing up at West Hills Day Camp. Mr Gersh, you will be missed. I know you will be watching over the camp this and every year. Your dreams came true. Rest in peace. Little sheik

June 26, 2014

My condolences to the family.
Anne Lundy (former employer at Gersh Academy).

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