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| Joshua "Harold" Makanoff | |
Joshua "Harold" Makanoff, owner of Main Street Books, White Plains, N.Y., died on January 9 at the age of 92. He was reportedly in good health until contracting Covid-related pneumonia late last year.
The company posted on Facebook, "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our founder, leader and hero, Mr. Joshua 'Harold' Makanoff at the age of 92. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, because to know him was to love him. Please keep Harold and his family in your prayers. Main Street Books will be closed Friday, 1/12/24 as we say our final goodbyes to this honorable man."
Founded by Makanoff in 1965, Main Street Books bookstore evolved into one of the largest children's book wholesalers in the New York metropolitan area. As his family noted, "The book business was his passion for six decades. He loved the book business and was proud to supply books for children through schools and book fairs."
Funeral services will be held tomorrow, January 12, at 10:30 a.m. at the Riverside Memorial Chapel, 100 Saw Mill River Rd., Hawthorne, N.Y. 10532.
Makanoff lost his wife, Norma, and sons David and Richard to Marfan Syndrome, a genetic, connective tissue disorder. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Marfan Foundation in memory of Harold, Norma, David, and Richard Makanoff.