In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister Rosalie Mandelbaum.
Henry served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He worked for IBM for 35 years working in various positions including as a technical advisor, manager and a liaison with Japan. He was the recipient of several awards throughout his career with IBM. He was a member of B’Nai Israel Congregation and served on the board as a VP. He was also a member of the Prostate Cancer Support Group and UNCW OLLI PLATO.
He is survived by Elaine, his wife of over 60 years, son; Carey Lathrop and wife Jamie, daughters; Robin Lathrop, Tracy Lathrop, Dana Pellizzari and husband John, grandchildren; Zach, Evin, Jennie and Zoe Lathrop, Lucy and Oliver Salas, Lillia, Edina, and Ian Shub, Sarah and Jenna Pellizzari.
The Funeral Service will be held 11AM on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at B’ Nai Israel Synagogue. Interment will immediately follow at B’ Nai Israel Cemetery.
The family will sit Shiva at their residence on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 6PM.
The family would like to thank the staff and physicians of LCFH for their compassionate and tender care to both the patients and families. You are truly special people.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to B’Nai Israel Congregation 2601 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC 28405 or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.
Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com
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