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Gilbert Haroche is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of Liberty Travel, a travel agency that has become one of the largest in the United States. He is also the founder of the Gilbert and Jacki C. Haroche Foundation, which supports education, health, and social services. Haroche was born on June 21, 1927 in New York City. He attended the City College of New York, where he earned a degree in business administration. After college, he worked as a salesman for a travel agency. In 1951, Haroche and his wife, Jacki, founded Liberty Travel. The company quickly grew to become one of the largest travel agencies in the United States. In addition to Liberty Travel, Haroche also founded the Gilbert and Jacki C. Haroche Foundation, which supports education, health, and social services. Haroche has been honored for his philanthropic work. In 2008, he was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the United States. Haroche is 88 years old and has a net worth of $1.2 billion. He is married to Jacki and they have three children.
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| Occupation | Entrepreneur · businessman |
| Age | 88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | 21 June, 1927 |
| Birthday | 21 June |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Date of death | (2015-04-23) New York City |
| Died Place | New York City |
| Nationality | New York |
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Gilbert Haroche Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Gilbert Haroche's Wife?
His wife is Charlene Haroche
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Charlene Haroche |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | 5 |
Gilbert Haroche Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Gilbert Haroche worth at the age of 88 years old? Gilbert Haroche’s income source is mostly from being a successful entrepreneur. He is from New York. We have estimated Gilbert Haroche's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | entrepreneur |
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Timeline
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.
Haroche is often credited as bringing travel to the middle class Americans with affordable package vacations. The company was later sold to Flight Centre in 2008.
In 1951, he co-founded Liberty Travel and after selling trips to the Catskills, NY he added Mexico, Bahamas and other destinations.
Gilbert Haroche (1927–2015) was an entrepreneur and businessman. He was the co-founder of Liberty Travel and Gogo Vacations, which he started in 1951. He is considered the father of the affordable package vacation and who built an “economy travel empire".
Haroche was born in Manhattan on June 21, 1927. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School, served in the US Navy on a destroyer escort until 1946 and later graduated from NYU's Engineering school in 1950.
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