In Remembrance: Herbert D. Feinberg ’47 Died on February 18 2022

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Herbert David Feinberg passed away at his home in Middlesex County, New Jersey, on February 18, 2022.  He was 95 years old.

Son of the late Solomon and Celia Feinberg, Herbert was born December 19, 1926.  After serving his country in the US Navy, he went on to earn an Ivy League education, graduating from Yale University in 1947 and then achieving his professional law degree from Cornell Law School, ’50JD.  He practiced law for almost 50 years.

Herbert was a remarkable man. He was wise, hard-working, and charitable. He served as executive director of philanthropy for the H and R Feinberg Family Foundation. He enjoyed theater, art, travel, Chinese food, old movies, skiing, and golf.

Herbert will be dearly missed and remembered for his devotion to family and longtime friends. He was the beloved husband of over 70 years to Ruth (Simon) Feinberg and loving father to Nancy, Susan, and Michael. He was a proud grandfather, great-grandfather, and dear uncle.

—Submitted by the family.