Harold Hershman was born in Brooklyn on August 9, 1931, to Meyer and Sylvia Hershman. His adored brother Stanley predeceased him. He was admitted to the prestigious Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, and thereafter attended New York University, first enrolling in its undergraduate program and then its School of Law on full academic scholarships.
Harold practiced law in New York for over 60 years. He was a great lawyer and well-regarded for his legal acumen. What was special about Harold was the generosity of his spirit and the curiosity of his mind. He was a man who was ever inquiring and he loved a tough legal case and a good debate.
Harold prided himself on his interests outside the law. He participated in civic and political organizations, ran political campaigns, and most recently was an active member of the Men’s Club at North Shore Towers. Harold was an accomplished artist who with love and pride, shared his water colors with friends and family across the country.
Most important to Harold was his ever growing family. First and foremost he was the beloved husband and best friend of Barbara, his wife of 68 years. He was a devoted father to Scott and his wife Therese, Janet and her husband Gerry, Douglas and his wife Deborah, and Kenneth and his wife Amy. He was the doting and loving grandfather to Matthew and his wife Amber, Sara and her husband Tom, Gregory and his wife Emily, Jillian and her husband Aaron, Erica and her husband-to-be Tom, Kaila, Jake and his wife Megan, Sydney, Brian and his wife Lauren, and Cami. Harold was blessed as a great-grandfather too, and loved by Graham, Luke, Shep, Sutton, and Harry.
In his 93 years, Harold touched so many people. He will be deeply missed.
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