Herbert Irving | |
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Born | |
Died | October 3, 2016 | (aged 98)
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania (BA, MBA) |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, philanthropist |
Known for | Co-founding Sysco Namesake of Columbia University Irving Medical Center |
Herbert Irving (November 5, 1917 – October 3, 2016) was an American businessman, philanthropist, and art collector. He co-founded Sysco, the world's largest food distributor, and was known for his contributions to the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.[1]