Herbert Irving
Herbert Irving | |
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A skybridge banner celebrating the renaming of New-York Presbyterian Columbia in his honor in 2016. | |
| Born | November 5, 1917 |
| 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.