Harry Pavilack

Harry Pavilack, 79, of Myrtle Beach died on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his home. Born Sept. 14, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was the son of the late Louis and Bertha Baker Pavilack. Harry was a member of the Chabad in Myrtle Beach with Rabbi Doron.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, and two daughters, Carolyn Cibelli of New York and Deborah Hidy of Darien, Conn., both college graduates; six grandchildren; Uncle Paul Pavilack and Aunt Shirley Pavilack Knecht. He is also survived by nephew Robert Mullins, niece Tunde Halmai Mullins and their two sons, nephew Jacob Mullins and wife Emi Mullins, and their two daughters, cousin Barbara Pavilack Melenik Cobi and daughter, all of Myrtle Beach.
Harry graduated from Allderdice High School in Pennsylvania in the Class of 1957. He studied English language and played first string football and baseball at Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Science, Class of 1962 and studied at the University of South Carolina Law School Class of 1966. He later graduated with a masters in taxation law from the University of Miami School of Law.
Harry was an animal lover. He loved saving cats, so much so that he founded ‘Save R Cats’ in 2002. He spent most evenings walking his favorite three dogs. It was well known by many that Harry took his very favorite dog, Francis, to New York on many of his weekend trips. He especially loved New York and Broadway shows. Harry was kind and generous and loved conversing with those at his dinner table. He practiced law in Myrtle Beach for 50 years starting in 1970 and was the owner/operator of Pavilack Realty for 45 years. He was an avid ranking tennis player for 40 years and belonged to the Dunes Club. He also played tennis at Kingston Plantation.
A graveside funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery in Myrtle Beach officiated by Rabbi Doron Aizenman, who also completely handled all arrangements for the family. Rabbi Doron softly handled Harry from being the first person at the house in the early morning until he was gently rested in the ground that evening.
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