Gilbert Haroche

Gilbert Haroche (1927–2015)

Early life Haroche was born in Manhattan on June 21, 1927.

Business career In 1951, he co-founded Liberty Travel and after selling trips to the Catskills, NY he added Mexico, Bahamas and other destinations.

He is a member of the Tourism Cares hall of fame.

Real estate Gilbert Haroche received notoriety as "the worlds richest travel agent" by many real estate magazines when several properties were listed or sold by Haroche. One property in New York held the record as the highest Co-Op listing but closed for less and was the second highest property sold that year.

Death Haroche died of cancer on April 23, 2015, at age 87 at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. He is survived by his widow Charlene Haroche, her children Marcella Leone, Andre Haroche, and Maurice Haroche, his children Kim Haroche and Bob Haroche from his first marriage, and ten grandchildren.