Mr. Branch was a Holocaust survivor and went on to become an American businessman and community leader. He was born in Lodz, Poland where he lived with his parents until the Holocaust began. After losing his mother during the war, Henry and his father survived many of the concentration camps and were liberated from Auschwitz.

After the war, he came to the United States to finish his education and serve in the U.S. Army in Military Intelligence during the Korean War. He went on to found Hendon pools and several other businesses.

He also was a founding member of Temple Beth Shalom in Livingston, New Jersey, where he was a congregant for more than 60 years. After retirement, Henry provided his consultative services to local business owners.

He had represented the United States in an educational, cultural and humanitarian exchange with China for the organization People to People.

Mr. Branch is survived by his partner of 40 years, Cathy Vick; his three children, Jeannie, Michael and David; ten grandchildren; and a great grandchild.

A funeral service for Henry will be held Friday, April 14, at 11 a.m. at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, 68 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039.

The family suggests sharing memories and expressions of sympathy at www.bernheimapterkreitzman.com.

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