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Ken, Lisa and Hayley Kaplan posted a condolence
Saturday, April 29, 2006
It will be hard to imagine not stopping by 60 Wilkes Avenue and seeing Irv working outside on his gardening. His love for Dinah was truly inspirational, his care and concern for Bob and Steve was unconditional. He was like a second father to me.
I always loved the way his face would light up when I would bring over a pastrami sandwich from NY! He never missed calling me on my birthday, or to congratulate me on an achievement. He had a great sense of humor Bob - remember the "Irv was here" box!and was a joy to be around. He will be truly missed.
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Tom Remien posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Steve,
I did not have the pleasure of meeting your Father, but through your description of him I can tell he was a wonderful father and man. Mary Anne and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Warm regards,
Tom Remien
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Bob Parks posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Bob,
I would like to offer my sincere condolences on the passing of you father. I will always remember our 5th grade field trip in Mrs Deans class to your fathers dress factory and you Dad giving us the grand tour.
Regards
Bob Parks
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David Biehler posted a condolence
Monday, April 17, 2006
Steve,
Very sorry to hear...your dad I am sure was a terrific guy...he raised one of my favorite people in the whole world and I am sure you are a reflection of a terrific guy. Never had the chance to meet him, but am confident he will be greatly missed.
We will be thinking of you and your family in the next couple of weeks.
Best regards,
David & Steph
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jim and anne kalyvas posted a condolence
Monday, April 17, 2006
As friends of Steve, we grieve with him for the loss of his dear Dad.How lucky to have a son to honor his father in life as Steve told us how close he was to his father. May he be with God.
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Steven Hyden posted a condolence
Monday, April 17, 2006
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And many other lessons too numerous to mention, sometimes delivered in a cliché you?d never forget. One was ?Know Thyself,? certainly not original but beyond the obvious profound in focusing on living your life in harmony, balancing ambitions, aspirations and abilities. To Dad, such harmony was a key to a happy life.
And Dad was big on happiness. Here?s one of his best: ?The two most important choices a person makes are their work and the woman they marry.? Well, Dad got it right on both counts but where he really struck gold was in marrying Mom. He loved her like I?ve never seen anyone love, and he would never tire of telling us. He wanted Mom to know and wanted Bob and me to know too. Right after Dad?s surgery, I?m not sure he knew how serious his condition was, he said ?I want to get well to be with Mom. If Mom weren?t here?? Then he sort of shrugged.
Dad was a great role model. He taught by how he lived, for example running a successful business for over 30 years and providing a good life for his family and for a long, happy retirement. And he was a stand up guy. I remember him confronting a neighbor in the street, High Noon style, over what turned out to be a misunderstanding about something this man was supposed to have said which turned out not to be true ? I had told Dad, believing it to be true, then, upon realizing the mistake, being man enough to apologize and shake hands.
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Steven Hyden posted a condolence
Monday, April 17, 2006
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Irving Hyden was a man everyone liked, many loved and some adored. I?d like to relate the kind of father he was.
First of all Dad was a very loving person. He stressed family and worked hard to maintain contact with our extended family from New York to Florida to California. And we sons always felt that love, every time we spoke on the phone and especially when we got together.
And how he loved his granddaughter! The first time we visited with Amy was in August 2000 and Mom was recovering from her illness. We were met tearfully at Albany Airport by Mom, Dad, Bob and Kathy. Dad had crafted a cardboard sign for the occasion that read ?Welcome Amy? with the date written on the sign. Every time we visited he would add the new date, and he took great joy in noting the number of times she had come to Amsterdam. ?Look!? he would exclaim, pointing to the entry, ?six visits in three years!? Last month was Amy?s tenth visit.
Dad was a wonderful teacher. My earliest memory is of boxing lessons at age three. I would stand on the bed and we would spar. One time I caught him with a right and gave him a black eye. At first I was scared, then confused, as I couldn?t understand why he was so happy.
Another early memory was of Dad teaching me to ride a bike. We would go to the old Acme parking lot on Guy Park Avenue on a Sunday afternoon ? in those days the stores were closed and the parking lots were empty ? and he would run alongside of me holding on to the back of the seat as I pedaled. And he would huff and puff because he was a smoker then, but he wouldn?t stop until I was tired. And speaking of smoking, he taught us not to. Many mornings he would come into our room, coughing and hacking, and, finally clearing his throat would say, ?See, that?s what smoking does to you. Don?t start.? That and a cash bribe upon turning 21 did the trick.
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Steven Hyden posted a condolence
Monday, April 17, 2006
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Bob just talked about how Dad always made time for us. Bob and I shared zero interests ? my thing was sports ? so that meant Dad had to carve out time for each of us. And he always did. I remember once he had told me he couldn?t make a Little League baseball game and I was disappointed because our opponents were bad and I thought I might get a couple of hits. The second time up I hit my only home run of the season, and I remember feeling sad as I rounded first base that Dad had missed it. Then, as I rounded third, I looked toward home and there he was, he had driven up during my at bat and saw the homer.
And boy, was he fun to be around. At times he could be a combination of Henny Youngman and Jackie Mason, his favorite. We had great times just watching TV comedies, as far back as Sid Caesar up to Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. I?ll never forget watching the Survivor episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm a couple of years ago, Dad laughing so hard he was gasping for breath, his cheeks awash in tears.
Now he?s gone. Bur I?ll always hear his voice and see his face. He did the things that great Dads have always done. But I wouldn?t trade being Irving Hyden?s son for anything.
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Dina Hyden posted a condolence
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Irv and I were married 62 years ago in Brooklyn. We met through a mutual friend who brought Irv to the house one day. We didn?t start going out right away, but soon we were sure we wanted to get married, which we did in 1943. Irv had joined the army right after Pearl Harbor. After we were married he was soon shipped overseas. After he got back we moved to Amsterdam.
The qualities that attracted me to Irv in 1939 remained in him throughout his life. He was a sweet, caring, gentle man who had plenty of backbone when it counted. He was a wonderful husband and I always felt totally loved and respected. He was a great father and loved his children unconditionally and showed them how to live a good life.
At this time I can?t describe how much I miss him. He was the love of my life and I feel blessed to have had him for my husband.
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Robert Hyden posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
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Dad never lost interest in new things. He never lost that youthful curiosity about how things work or why things are the way they are. I remember not too long ago him looking at some shelled pecans. He wanted to know what kind of machine they used to shell them. He just wanted to keep on learning.
Last year when my Wife Kate passed away Dad and Mom comforted me so much. I felt completely alone much of the time. But, when I would visit them I felt like maybe I could deal with it. I don?t know how I could have made it through it without Dad?s comfort and compassion.
I am very sad that Dad is gone, but I feel great Joy when I think about the life he lived and the many happy healthy years that he had.
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Robert Hyden posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
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When we would go to New York City to visit family, He always had something interesting planed. We would go to the airport to watch the planes. And there was the time he took us to the New York Auto show. Dad, Steve and Myself all had an interest in cars. Back when the Models changed every year he would take us to all of the car dealers to see the new Models. When we saw the 58 Chevy we said, ?what happened to the fins?.
In 1965 he even took Steve and I and some friends to see Bob Dylan perform at the Troy Armory. We weren?t old enough to drive a Night so he was happy to take us. I love to tell people now, that I saw Bob Dylan before he was well known.
Dad loved to fix things and anything that didn?t work properly had to fixed right away. A burned out light bulb, or a leaky faucet couldn?t wait. And he was good at fixing things. When he would visit family he would fix things in their house too. And in his dress shop he would keep the machines in tiptop shape and also taught me how to fix sewing machines.
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Robert Hyden posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
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I would like to share some memories that I have of my dad.
When I was a child my Dad always found time to do things with me that I liked to do. One of my favorite things was to go the canal locks and watch the barges go thru. I would say ?Dad can we go to the locks?? I can?t remember him ever saying that he was too busy.
In the Winter I would ask him to take me for a ride on the Snowy roads. He had time to do that with me too, and we would help stranded motorists.
When I was only 4 I remember that he wanted to show me how a car engine worked. He drew a diagram of a cylinder, piston and valves and explained how it worked. He made it so interesting that I wanted to see the real thing so we went to the car dealer parts department and asked to see a real piston. That was when my interest in mechanical things began.
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Thomas Hastings posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Mrs Hyden,Bob and family, I always injoyed it when Irving would stop and talk to me while out walking in the neighborhood. He was a fine person and will be missed.
sincerely, Tom Hastings
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gail pacillo wiley posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Bob, Just wanted to send you my condolences on the passing of your father.
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William D.Pacillo posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Bob , Susan and myself are deeply sorry for your loss . I will be in touch very soon , your pal Billy.
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Rev. John A. Califano posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Dear Family and Friends,
Warm and wonderful memories will comfort and support you at this time.
The members of the Hospice Team who were honored to serve you, promise a remembrance in happy thoughts and prayer.
Wishing you SHALOM.
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My Hartline posted a condolence
Monday, April 10, 2006
RHH,
Know My thoughts and condolences are with you and your family regarding the loss of your father. I'm looking up at the picture on My wall of your father pointing to the ice maker with a big smile on his face. He was SOOO happy that weMy and Lynn were able to fix his ice maker and I'll always treasure the note and check I got from him. I remember when I first got that picture how similar your facial features were to your dad's. I know you have a lot of great memories of your father and you will treasure those for the rest of your life.
I know a bit of what your going thru as I was there less than 2 months ago. Call anytime.....I can certainly empathize with what your dealing with.
With Love from your friend, My
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Walt Kusaywa posted a condolence
Monday, April 10, 2006
Bob and family;
My sincere condolences on the passing of your father.
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