Herbert J. Lipton

Herbert J Lipton died peacefully at his home in the Atria of Ossining on March 19th. He was 94 and was surrounded by loving family. Herbert was born in the Bronx on November 16, 1921 to Isaac and Sarah Lipschitz. He graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School, attended St. John’s University, and then enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II. He rose to the level of Sergeant in the Army Air Forces and was stationed in Panama. After the War, he embarked on a long career in the menswear business, forming his own company with offices in the Empire State Building. He retired after 62 years at the age of 87.

Herbert married Beulah Marcus in 1946, with whom he had four children. They resided first in Stuyvesant Town, New York City, then settled in Hartsdale, N.Y. He married Barbara (Bobbe) Webb in 1976. They lived in Briarcliff, and Valeria, in Cortlandt Manor. Herbert and Bobbe remained married until her recent passing on January 30.

He is survived by three of his children by his first marriage, Francie Williamson, James Lipton and Ira Lipton as well as his son and daughters in law, Kirk Williamson, Margie Lipton and Sarah Lipton, his grandchildren, Jenny Golden, Ilona Martin, Margaret Lipton and Hannah Lipton, and Harrison Lipton , and two great granddaughters, Odette and Imogen Golden Lamorte. He also leaves behind his step children Jennifer Webb Babcock and Eric Webb, and their spouses and children, all of whom he cherished and who gave him great delight. His daughter by his first marriage, Holly Lipton, died in 1979.

In business, Herbert was highly regarded for his integrity and knowledge and was a mentor to many younger people entering the business world. Herbert found so much joy in the accomplishments and achievements of his extended family including his beloved nieces and nephews and their children, who will all miss ‘Uncle Herbert’.

Herb and Bobbe were active in the Unitarian Church, first of White Plains and later in Croton. Herbert loved the thought-provoking Sunday sermons and shared the Unitarian passion for and commitment to social justice.

Always a gentleman, he was loved by all who knew him, and maintained his wry sense of humor and ability to make others laugh, to the very end of his life.

A memorial service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Croton on Sunday, April 10th at 2 PM.