Irwin Molasky
Irwin Molasky | |
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Born | |
Died | July 4, 2020 | (aged 93)
Nationality | American |
Education | Ohio State University University of California, Los Angeles |
Occupation(s) | Real estate developer, philanthropist |
Spouse(s) | Pepie (Bookbinder) Molasky (divorced) Susan (Frey) Molasky |
Children | Steven Molasky Andrew Molasky Alan Molasky Beth Molasky |
Irwin Molasky (February 22, 1927 – July 4, 2020) was an American real estate developer and philanthropist from Las Vegas, Nevada. He was the Chairman of The Molasky Group of Companies.
Early life
Irwin Molasky was born to a
Real estate development
Molasky moved to
Meanwhile, Molasky became the Chairman of The Molasky Group of Companies, a real estate development company.
Television production
With Merv Adelson and Lee Rich, he was a co-founder of Lorimar Productions, a conglomerate of television, broadcasting, and print companies.[7] He also served on its board of directors.[7]
Molasky admitted in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he used the company as a "tax shelter."[15]
Equestrianism
Molasky owned racehorses with trainer Bruce Headley.[3] One of his horses was Kona Gold.[3]
Philanthropy
Molasky was a key figure in the development of the
Molasky served on the board of directors of Project REAL, a non-profit organization that teaches "principles of democracy, law and the responsibilities of citizenship" to schoolchildren in Las Vegas.[17]
The Molasky Junior High School in Las Vegas is named in his honor.[18] Molasky was one of the founders of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas.[19]
Personal life and death
Molasky was married to Pepie (Bookbinder) Molasky.[3] He then married Susan (Frey) Molasky.[3] He has three sons and a daughter, all of whom work at The Molasky Group of Companies:
Irwin & Susan Molasky Junior High School, a middle school in North Las Vegas, is named after the two Molaskys.
Molasky died of natural causes on July 4, 2020, at the age of 93.[2]
References
- ISBN 9780874177374.
- ^ a b Torres-Cortez, Ricardo (July 4, 2020). "Irwin Molasky, who developed the first hospital and mall in Las Vegas, remembered as 'tremendous leader'". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j A.D. Hoplinkas, Irwin Molasky, Las Vegas Review-Journal, September 12, 1999
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Irwin Molasky. YouTube.
- ^ a b c Ed Koch, Desert Inn, Stardust chief helped integrate Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas Sun, September 1, 2008
- ^ a b c University of Nevada, Las Vegas: Lee Business School: Business Hall of Fame Inductee: Irwin Molasky
- ^ a b c d e f Nathan Adelson Hospice: Board of Trustees: Irwin Molasky
- ^ a b c d e f The Molaky Group of Companies
- ^ Packer, Adrienne (January 15, 2003). "Molasky joins with Goodman on downtown: Mayor confirms development project with former critic in State of the City address". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on December 27, 2004. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- ^ "Council OKs tax breaks for developer". Las Vegas Review-Journal. January 23, 2003. Archived from the original on November 4, 2004. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- ^ The Molasky Group of Companies: Portfolio
- ^ Macy, Robert (April 8, 1999). "Developers pitching pricey penthouses as Vegas enters the condo market". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ Leong, Grace (August 9, 2001). "Suit challenges lien against Park Towers". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "Molasky Corporate Center wins major award". Las Vegas Review-Journal. May 17, 2014. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- ^ Lacey Rose, Andy Lewis, How Lorimar, the Company Behind 'Dallas' and 'Falcon Crest,' Bred Hollywood's Ruling Executive Class, The Hollywood Reporter, 01/09/2014
- ^ William . Rhoden, COLLEGE ATHLETICS; Built on Big-Time Basketball, U.N.L.V. Tries to Scrub Its Image, The New York Times, July 1, 1991
- ^ Project REAL: Board of Directors
- ^ Molasky Junior High School
- ^ "You Only Turn 50 Once!". jewishnevada.org. August 5, 2016.