Henry Perry Mentle died on September 3, 2023 in Boca Raton, Florida. Henry was born in 1949 to Edith and Philip Mentle and grew up in Bronx, NY. He was a die-hard Yankees fan and grew up near Yankee Stadium. Henry studied Aerospace Engineering at Polytechnic University in New York City. He earned additional master’s degrees in industrial engineering and business administration and worked his entire career for Proctor and Gamble.
Henry met his loving wife, Jane, on a plane to Acapulco and they were married one year later in December, 1977. Henry and his family lived briefly in Scranton, Pennsylvania before moving to Cincinnati, Ohio in 1985. As a father, he always made time for his children. He was a teacher, friend, coach, and confidant to his two children Robbie (Jenny) and Josh (Kynley). Henry was a loving grandfather to his three grandchildren: Audrey (16), Charlie (14) and Avery (7). Henry was very handy and taught his children how to fix all kinds of things. He valued self-sufficiency and looking at the positive side of any situation.
Henry loved his extended family, including his brother Scott, of blessed memory, sister Iris (Howard Schornstein), his niece Sarah and nephew Ben. He enjoyed spending time with family, traveling around the world, and playing golf with his loving friends, sons, and grandkids.
Henry was nicknamed “Mitzvah Man” for his dedication to Adath Israel Synagogue in Cincinnati, Ohio. He made breakfast for the religious school kids on Sundays, was involved in local Jewish organizations, and helped at the local homeless shelter. Henry was an active Board Member of Family Promise during retirement in South Florida and helped by driving the van for homeless people.
The funeral was held in South Florida on September 5, 2023.
The family requests donations be made to Family Promise of South Palm Beach County or a charity of your choice.
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Henry Perry Mentle
