Ira Jay Gottlieb was born on February 21, 1957 in the Bronx, New York to Roseland and Herbert Gottlieb. Ira was eldest of 3 siblings, having 2 sisters, Beth and Lisa, younger than himself. He spent most of his youth growing up in the Castle Hill community of the Bronx and loved spending time at the Castle Hill Beach Club with his family and friends. He attended Bronx High School of Science and Baruch College for his undergrad degree where he was class Salutatorian in the School of Finance. He then attended NYU Grad School where he obtained his MBA.
Ira used his finance skills to become a Banker where he started his career in NYC at the Industrial Bank of Japan for many years. He later entered the Small Business Association division of banking at various institutions lending money to those in need to keep their businesses afloat, processing hundreds of Payroll Protection Plan loans with forgiveness. He received much personal satisfaction in being able to help members of the community not only survive, but thrive in their respective businesses, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ira enjoyed sports but more importantly seeing and participating in his son’s academic and athletic career. He strategized and coached his son through an Ivy League education at Brown University and on to a Professional Hockey career in the ECHL/AHL. This was his crowning glory that he and his wife were proud to witness and participate in.
Ira is survived by his wife of 27 years, Yvonne, his son Max, his sister Lisa Perez along with cousins and many dear friends. He will be greatly missed by all. May his memory be a blessing.
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