Ivan Dies in his Sleep

In March and April of 1978, the break-ins continued and his home suffered continued vandalism. Eventually, Ivan became totally despondent and reclusive. The only journeys from his home were to work.

In the early 1980’s, paranoia had become his final cocoon. No one was welcomed into his home, with the exception of his son, Arnold.

On April 26, 1982, at the age of 64, hopelessly defeated and completely bed-ridden from ill health, Ivan Garikow died in his sleep.

Although the death certificate cited dehydration and malnutrition as the cause of death, his true demise was an unfortunate result of a lifetime of desolation, depression and despair.

Arnold believes his father died of a broken heart.