General Information

Full Name: Irwin L. Brody
Date of Death: Thursday, May 28, 2026

With great sorrow and the deepest love, our family announces the passing of our dear Irwin Louis Brody, affectionately known as Papa. Irwin, of New York City and later Paramus, NJ, passed on May 28, 2026, at the age of 95.

He is survived by his beloved wife Ruth (nee Land), loving daughter Jane Sherwood and her husband Todd, and his precious grandchildren, Brandon and Elena.

Irwin was a member of the 101st Airborne and served his country honorably in active combat in Korea during the Korean War.

In April 1966 he opened Hirsch-Brody Ltd., custom gentlemen’s clothing shop in the Drake Hotel in Manhattan, and then relocated to 45 West 58th Street, in the building also known as 40 Central Park South. His clients were icons of industry, law, religion, sports, finance, and entertainment.

In May 1966, Irwin married Ruth Land, whom he met on the beach in Nantucket. Irwin and Ruth celebrated their anniversary this month of 60 happy and wonderful years together.
He was a devoted father to his precious children Robert and Jane.

Irwin was an investor in multiple Broadway shows including Zorba, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Gypsy, and Fiddler on the Roof.

He was an avid bowler, winning many awards, including a trophy for making the elusive 7-10 split.

Irwin was sadly predeceased by his son Robert, his sister Ellen Herschberg, brother Herb, parents Evelyn and Herman, and his in-laws Abe and Estelle Land.

Irwin was a very lovable and charming man with a great sense of humor and enchanting stories. He will be terribly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Shiva will be observed at the home of Jane and Todd Sherwood immediately following the funeral,

As well as:

Monday, June 1, 7:00-9:00pm

Tuesday, June 2, 2:00-4:00pm