Sydney Lewis

1919–1999 (age 80)

Entrepreneur and philanthropist

Biography

Sydney Lewis, born in 1919, built a business that brought consumer goods to countless homes while also cultivating an exceptional enthusiasm for the arts. As co-founder of Best Products and a tireless patron of museums, universities, and charitable causes, he believed commerce and culture could lift every community.

His passion for art collecting and philanthropy endures through the institutions he supported and through the quiet reflection at the Hebrew Cemetery where friends gather to honor his generous spirit.

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