The creator of the Transformers human-looking robot toy line, Henry Orenstein, died last Tuesday (14) at age 98 of Covid-19 complications, his wife Susie Orenstein told CNN this Saturday (18th).
Orenstein died at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, United States, his wife confirmed.
A Holocaust survivor who lived in five concentration camps in Poland during World War II, Orenstein went to the US in 1947, where he later embarked on his journey of toy creation, his wife said.
Orenstein patented several toys in the 1960s, including the Johnny Lightning toy cars and the Suzy Cute Doll, his wife explained.
“He had a good sense for things that could be different,” observed Susie Orenstein. “Everything he looked at, if he could do it better, he would. From light bulbs to toys and poker, he was always coming up with ideas.”
Susie Orenstein said she met Henry in New York in 1968, and the couple have been married for 50 “wonderful” years.
Along with his toy creations, Orenstein’s wife said he has also patented the “Hole Card Camera,” a video camera mounted under a small glass panel on the poker table that allows the audience to see a player’s cards. , which revolutionized the way audiences watch poker on TV.
“He went from toys, racing cars, poker, he was interested in so many things,” she said. “He made such a strong impression on everyone, such an interesting person. He will definitely be missed.”
“He was proud of everything he did,” added Susie Orenstein. “He did everything well. He really loved helping people. That’s what he did; that’s what he felt he accomplished.”
In addition, Henry and Susie Orenstein have worked to feed thousands of people in Israel through Project Orenstein, an organization that provides assistance to children, families and Holocaust survivors.
The couple also helped establish a cafeteria in New York’s Queens neighborhood, as well as build an apartment building in lower Manhattan named after Orenstein’s parents for needy families, according to the Orenstein Project website. .
“He was always concerned about people and loved to feed them,” Susie Orenstein said of her husband. “He never thought about himself.”
Orenstein left his wife Susie and son Mark Orenstein, wife of Mark Julie, niece Adele Levitt, and nephews Jack, James, Bruce and Leo Orenstein.
Reference: CNN Brasil
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