It's Time. Faces of The Campaign - Tilton School

Tilton Community Says Good-Byeto a Beloved FriendOn Saturday, May 6, 2006, a long-time member of theTilton School community, Ira Hurvitz, 49, died unexpectedly.The Food Service Director for the past 12 years, Irawas a husband and companion of 18 years to Paula and adevoted father of Adina, Joel ’05, and Alexsandra ’09.As a tight community of students, faculty and staff, thiskind of loss hit particularly hard. Ira’s commitment to hiswork was incredible, and his love of the students wasunmatched. A graduate of the Essex Culinary Institute,Ira not only performed his duties with competence, hewent above and beyond by helping everyone aroundcampus with every manner of event.Beyond his association with the School as a father andan employee, Ira was a friend to many on campus and inthe community. As many young alumni can attest, Ira wascommitted to Tilton students and fostered a unique relationshipwith them. He often hired the same Tiltonstudents for the summer year after year and took time togolf with students and faculty in his rare time away fromTilton. Ira led Tilton’s loud cheers for the New EnglandPatriots and the Boston Red Sox and all of the TiltonSchool athletic teams. Visits from alumni of the pastdecade usually revolved around stopping by the DiningHall to see the “I-Man.”On Wednesday, May 10, 2006, a service for Ira washeld at the Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel inSalem, MA, followed by a short graveside service atCongregation Beth Shalom Cemetery in Everett, MA.On Saturday, May 13, 2006, a Memorial Service andCelebration of Ira’s life here at Tilton School was held inthe Fred Smart Chapel. It was standing-room only asalumni, students, parents and families arrived to pay theirrespects to a dear friend.There are a small number of people at schools likeTilton who can impact an entire community the way Iradid. He truly went way beyond the wonderful food serviceshe provided. Ira was a friend to everyone and wasalways there in a time of need.To make an online gift in Ira’s memory, go towww.tiltonschool.org and click on “Online Giving” on theAlumni & Parents menu. Please note that the gift is inIra’s memory, so we can notify the Hurvitz family of yourgenerosity. For questions, please contact the Alumni &Development Office at (603) 286-1744.48 | Fall 2006