One of the region's great philanthropists and a leader in shaping the future of Philadelphia, H. F. "Gerry" Lenfest, passed away Sunday, Aug. 5, at age 88.
Among his many interests was Temple University. He joined Temple's Board of Trustees in 2013 with the support of his friend and then-business partner, the late Lewis Katz. He served on several trustee committees and chaired the board's Executive Committee. Most recently, he served as the board's vice chairman.