Herbert Irving

Herbert Irving
Born(1917-11-05)November 5, 1917
DiedOctober 3, 2016(2016-10-03) (aged 98)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania (BA, MBA)
Occupation(s)Businessman, philanthropist
Known forCo-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]

  1. ^ Goldstein, Matthew (2016-10-11). "Herbert Irving, Sysco Co-Founder and $300 Million Hospital Donor, Dies at 98". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-04-09.