Further, continues Bob, his great-grandfather Felt that he deserved and certainly hoped that he would get a plum ambassadorship. Robert Morris Morgenthau (/mrn/ MORG-n-thaw; July 31, 1919 - July 21, 2019) was an American lawyer. He died on July 21, 2019 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. << He would tell them that citizens of a community dont win when there is a conviction. He has been a longtime supporter of our work, and recently helped us to land a grant that is successfully reforesting the mountains of Haiti. According to Gary Naftalis, a prominent Manhattan defense attorney who had been an assistant to Morgenthau in the 1960s, Morgenthau believed that prosecuting "crime in the suites" was every bit as important as prosecuting "crime in the streets". "He did his work with humility and integrity, and created the prestige of the DA's office and New York is a better place because of him. I just went to the farm. Photo by Armen Verdian. ?X9KZ"7e{(J+2. These are Christians., And he said, Well. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. cemeteries found in Hawthorne, Westchester County, New York, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 333 333 365 556 833 833 833 610 8 0 obj stream << 687 630 576 576 576 576 576 576 He resigned in 1962 to run for governor for the state of New York, only to return to the position after he lost the election. << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 14256 /Length1 43284 >> Morgenthau spent more than 30 years jailing criminals, from mob kingpins and drug-dealing killers to a tax-dodging Harvard dean. based on information from your browser. [37], In 2005, Morgenthau received The Hundred Year Association of New York's Gold Medal "in recognition of outstanding contributions to the City of New York". Associated Addresses 4682 Dodgewood Rd, Bronx, NY 10471 18 Dodge Hall, New York, NY 10027 97 Clarence D Lane Rd, Windham, NY 12496. Morgenthau was born into a prominent New York family. They remained married until his death and Franks survived him until she died on May 5, 2021. There also was the infamous Central Park jogger case of 1990, which has been back in the public consciousness with the recentNetflix series "When They See Us." President Wilson would not interfere; America wasnt part of the war. 9 0 obj Armen was Hayks best friend growing up., These two men took Bob everywhere. She loves to volunteer at our events with Vassar students, whom she provides with abundant and invaluable advice on writing and journalism.". Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The ninth of 11 children, Henry Morgenthau was born on April 26, 1856 in Mannheim, southwestern Germany. [16] Morgenthau won re-election with more than 99% of the vote. Robert Morgenthau was born on July 31, 1919 in New York City, New York, USA. [3] He was elected to a full term in 1977, and was re-elected seven times. He also spread his ethical values and his integrity by providing an example for others throughout the country.". At first, says Bob, life was tough: My great-great-grandfather never adapted to life in the United States. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 399 548 333 333 333 576 556 333 `T|HEiY> f %=%3k,1ow+B3roK8w?Yz@,d\RL!k6~OQnY(%fh43e ;?+D'B_7RQa7z*Ji$CR } Q*b|VRxWhbcftW ,{&2,+5K^N#EH &/@o@b|/7`~ozG1xTlAx tD4hU$?z^_sX!SMJfDaK9!t_m1O'KF;&hv5uu,%saM:U?1zqK6q?q]QRQ,]k mg4w{0T&'q_^km@`Iue7/m~Q}pN=uW##'} \mj\`yC35[d3 &f{'n3NApq. The wins, though, were plentiful. /Widths [ But he was also an East Fishkill farmer, a U.S. Navy veteran, a father and husband. "Cuomo makes a name for himself in replacing Spitzer", "Obama names Varney as to antitrust role at Justice", "John F. Kennedy Jr., Heir To a Formidable Dynasty", "Police Athletic League of New York City Board of Directors", "Leo Baeck Medal for Robert M. Morgenthau", Poughkeepsie Journal: "ICYMI: Robert Morgenthau: NYC legal legend, East Fishkill farmer" by Nina Schutzman, "Mrs. Morgenthau Enjoying First Political Campaign", "Mrs. Martha Morgenthau Dies; Wife of Former U.S. Attorney", "Weddings; Barbara Morgenthau, Hanmin Lee", "Susan Bryce Moore Becomes the Bride Of R.P. The prosecutors job is to protect the public and to administer the laws, Morgenthau once said, deriding DAs who collected convictions like notches on a gun. Continues Bob: He became chairman of the board of the Underwood Typewriter Company, which made what has been described as the first truly modern typewriter. He was pretty prosperous. His next goal was to become truly American. He was married to Lucinda Franks and Martha Pattridge. Robert Pattridge Morgenthau is 64 years old and lives in Bronx, New York. He was bitter about being relegated to what he considered not a top-tier choice. 797 604 797 742 742 742 742 687 cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. However, Henry Morgenthau was indeed a lone American voice. /Type /Outlines After his defeat in a disastrous campaign in 1962, Morgenthau was reappointed federal prosecutor by Kennedy. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Morgenthau officially endorsed Vance on June 25. Robert Morgenthau died on Sunday, 10 days before his 100th birthday. 722 722 722 722 722 722 1000 722 Morgenthau was born on July 31,1919 toHenry Morgenthau Jr. who served as President Roosevelt's secretary of the Treasury andElinor Fatman Morgenthau. /Ascent 905 Robert Morgenthau: NYC legal legend, East Fishkill farmer, Vassar Haiti Project fetes Morgenthau, Franks for international social justice, literature, 102 years later, Fishkill Farms still in care of Morgenthau family, Love, respect bind polar political ties for Morgenthau, Franks, Young Professional: Fishkill Farms owner comes into his own, Morgenthau - A Dutchess County family dedicated to public service. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He leaves behind deep local roots and a long legacy of public service. Mr. and Mrs. Evan Moore 3d of Charleston, W. Va., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Susan Bryce Moore, to Robert Pattridge Morgenthau, son of Robert M. Morgenthau of New York and the late Martha Pattridge Morgenthau. There was a problem getting your location. /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding After a disastrous campaign, he was reappointed by Kennedy. He joined the U.S. Navy one day after graduating Amherst College in 1941 and spent 4 years in the service during World War II, earning the rank of lieutenant commander while seeing action aboard destroyers in the Mediterranean and the Pacific. The office produced guilty pleas from the Preppie Killer Robert Chambers Jr and John Lennons killer, Mark David Chapman. It was initially the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief: ACASR. 333 556 556 500 556 556 277 556 Career. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. In 1962, when Mr. Morgen thau was the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for Gov ernor, she helped her husband campaign. [8], Morgenthau remained in private life until 1974, when he was elected to the office of District Attorney of New York County. Her late grandfather, Junius T. Moore, was the founder and president of Ferro Products. Robert has 3 different addresses, the most recent of which is in New York, New York. 297 556 576 228 248 520 248 833 After the war, Morgenthau earned a law degree from Yale and joined a New York law firm headed by former U.S. secretary of war Robert P. Patterson. "If you ask his children, they would tell him that his greatest legacy was being a remarkable father. He never really found work. Gestion; Touristiques; HND Among prominent figures who served in the office was the late John F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Snyder, who ran against him in 2005. /Type /Pages Snyder and her supporters were among those who said he was tough on white-collar crime, but didn't crack down hard enough on street crime or domestic violence. Lucinda has participated with VHP hands-on for over 10 years. Morgenthau's office prosecuted mob boss John Gotti, "Preppie Killer" Robert Chambers Jr. and John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman. 666 666 666 666 277 277 277 277 Please enter your email and password to sign in. [43][44][45][46][47] They raised their children in the Jewish faith. She read his speeches at the convention of the State Civil Service Employes Asso ciation and before other groups. Morgenthau died at Manhattan's Lenox Hill Hospital. The United States wont help. 666 666 610 333 277 333 583 556 297 297 576 576 576 576 576 576 /Count 7 City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison said, as a retiredpolice officer, he had watched Morgenthau's career from afar. Tall and distinguished in appearance, he was the model for the avuncular prosecutor Adam Schiff, played by Steven Hill on the long-running television series Law & Order. "Hes always maintained that he gets very involved in every case every way that he can," his wife told NBC News. %PDF-1.3 His crime-fighting strategies also played an important role in facilitating New York Citys remarkable decline in homicides and violent crime and its current status as Americas safest big city, Vance said in a statement. He wrote a book, says Bob, referring to the one titled Ambassador Morgenthaus Story. And its really fascinating because of the interplay. Germany was very influential in what was going on in Turkey. He was forced out of office in 1969 and replaced by a Republican appointee. [21] On January 20, 2010, Morgenthau joined the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. 722 277 556 722 610 833 722 777 /ItalicAngle 0 /Count 3 /First 56 0 R /Last 58 0 R In 2005, at age 86, Morgenthau was elected for the eighth and last time, turning back a challenge from Leslie Crocker Snyder, a popular former state judge. See the article in its original context from. Tall and distinguished in appearance, he was the model for the avuncular character of prosecutor Adam Schiff, played by actor Steven Hill on the long-running television series, "Law & Order. 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 endobj [5][35], Morgenthau's other principal civic activities were the Police Athletic League of New York City, which he served since 1962, first as president and then chairman,[36] and the Museum of Jewish Heritage, of which he was chairman. Burial. Hes an investment banker. This browser does not support getting your location. Helps host then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt and then-British Prime Minister Winston Churchill at Fishkill Farms. /Widths [ Birth. But the other point is that what youre doing is wrong. 666 777 722 666 610 722 666 943 1015 666 666 722 722 666 610 777 Robert had 2 siblings: Henry B Morgenthau and one other sibling. Partridge started his career in the youth system at Reading progressing through the academy as under-18's captain, he went on to sign a professional one-year contract in July 2012. Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Morris Morgenthau memorial. 333 736 370 556 583 0 736 552 The leaves, besides her hus band, a son, Robert P. four daughters, Mrs. Joan Wads worth, Mrs. Anne P. Grand, Elinor and Barbara, and a grandchild. Oops, something didn't work. Dutchess County District Attorney William Grady said he and Morgenthau were friends and colleagues through his Dutchess connections. Robert Morris Morgenthau (/ m r n / MORG-n-thaw; July 31, 1919 - July 21, 2019) was an American lawyer. "His office was always on the cutting edge of the most challenging legal issues in the criminal justice system.". IAPD provides information on Investment Adviser firms regulated by the SEC and/or state securities regulators The prosecutors job is to protect the public and to administer the laws, Morgenthau once said, deriding district attorneys who collected convictions like notches on a gun.. Morgenthau was survived by his wife, the Pulitzer-winning reporter Lucinda Franks, and seven children. [2], From the his earliest days, the Morgenthau family was well-connected politically. Morgenthau was survived by his wife, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Lucinda Franks, and seven children. Accueil; A propos; Formation. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He told the Associated Press he was retiring because I looked at my birth certificate, and I said, Its about time.. "[17][18] He was succeeded in office by Cyrus Vance Jr., a prosecutor under Morgenthau and the son of former President Jimmy Carter's secretary of state Cyrus Vance. He is all about generosity, as his great-grandfather would undoubtedly be quite pleased to know. He made note of his role and skillas a district attorney holding people accountable. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 576 520 ] "U.S. Attorney Leaving Post In Manhattan", "MSN | Outlook, Office, Skype, Bing, Breaking News, and Latest Videos", "Koch Pledges Inquiry on Arrests by Transit Police", "Feared D.A. Never made any money on it.. He was 99, just 10 days short of his 100th birthday. In 2009 he announced he would not seek reelection and joined the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in January 2010. BTS. Comes here a lot. 909 520 576 576 576 576 248 248 With nearly 35 years of service, he presently ranks as the third longest-serving district attorney in United States history. "His accomplishments belie the fact that he was mortal.". And youre not going to get away with it. Weve updated the security on the site. Former Manhattan district attorney Robert Morgenthau, who spent more than three decades jailing criminals from mob kingpins and drug-dealing killers to a tax-dodging Harvard dean, died on Sunday. But he does know what his great-grandfather did next. His office reaches $300 million settlement with banks in relation to Enron Corp. Convicts Tyco Corporation's CEO and CFO on 22 counts. He held the spot for nine terms, longer than any other city district attorney, before retiring. /FontDescriptor 7 0 R Robert Morris Morgenthau. His first wife, the former Martha Pattridge, died of cancer in 1972. [3] In the general election, he was once again the candidate for all political parties in the election, having been nominated by the Democrats, Republicans, and the Working Families Party. 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 548 Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. [38] Morgenthau also received the Association Medal of the New York City Bar Association for exceptional contributions to the honor and standing of the bar in the city of New York. Morgenthau left office in 2009, throwing his support to his eventual successor, Cy Vance. 0 cemeteries found in Hawthorne, Westchester County, New York, USA. They win by justice being done. Bobs grandfather, Henry Morgenthau Jr., was the U.S. Secretary of Treasury serving chiefly during the Franklin Delano Roosevelt administration. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Failed to delete memorial. Sorry! For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Related Stories Morgenthau resigned after 17 months to run for governor against incumbent Republican Nelson Rockefeller. From that emerged a national reputation that extended beyond the courthouse. State Supreme Court Justice Barry Warhit, the supervising judge for criminal courts in Dutchess, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Orange counties, began his career as a prosecutor in Morgenthaus office. /LastChar 255 As a defense lawyer in Westchester, Warhit almost always included in his closing arguments how Morgenthau impressed upon his prosecutors that their ultimate goal was not to win convictions. Morgenthau, who served as U.S. Attorney for New York's southern district during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, returned to law enforcement as Manhattan's top state prosecutor in 1974 and didn't leave for 35 years, with his office handling around 100,000 criminal cases yearly. Morgenthau was forced out in January 1970 by Richard Nixon. 576 576 353 1020 687 353 1020 0 Morgenthau was born into a wealthy, prominent New York family. Morgenthau is survived by his wife, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Lucinda Franks, and seven children. He told Bob, I didnt really speak English that well, so I didnt do that well on the verbal part, but I did really well on the math. So well that he was admitted to Tufts University. His passing prompted response and remembrances from friends, politicians, journalists and others. Morgenthauspent World War II traveling aboard destroyers in the North Atlantic, the South Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Pacific theater, rising to the rank of lieutenant commander. Morgenthau wrote to Dodge: Armenians are being massacred. The bride, a staff assistant at the Brearley School, graduated from the Madeira School and Vassar College. Robert Morgenthau Biography. Anyone can read what you share. ). Morgenthau then launched his first successful run for public office. First substituting for him on a tour of Buffalo, she said she did not think she should admit it, but she, really was enjoying her first campaign activities. His first wife, Martha Pattridge, whom he met while attendingAmherst College in Massachusetts, died of cancer in 1972. 742 797 687 797 722 666 630 742 21 Jul 2019 (aged 99) New York, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. His childhood reflected his lineage. 556 0 222 556 333 1000 556 556 /Type /FontDescriptor Rolison said Morgenthau "created so many different and innovative ways to help investigate crimes. 7 0 obj /Flags 32 Bob himself is one of 11 children, and family certainly takes time. Robert Morris Morgenthau was born on month day 1919, at birth place, New York, to Henry Morgenthau and . 722 722 777 777 777 777 777 583 Mrs. Martha Pattridge Mar genthau, wife of Robert M. Morgenthau, former United State Attorney and former Deputy Mayor, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital for Can cer and Allied Diseases. During World War II she served with the British Purchasing Agency in Washington and he served in the Navy. Robert Morris Morgenthau (1919-07-31)July 31, 1919 New York City, U.S. Died July 21, 2019(2019-07-21)(aged 99) New York City, U.S. Mrs. Martha Pattridge Mar genthau, wife of Robert M. Morgenthau, former United State Attorney and former Deputy Mayor, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital for Can cer and Allied Diseases. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. They lived on Second Avenue in what is now called Midtown, at the spot where a cable car connects Manhattan and Roosevelt Island. >> << He became known as "The Boss" to attorneys who worked for him, and he focused on organized crime, tax fraud, white-collar crime and, later, the financial foundation of terrorism. 610 556 556 556 556 500 556 500 Youre Jewish. >> endobj >> Among the assistant district attorneys who worked for Morgenthau were Andrew Cuomo, Eliot Spitzer and John F. Kennedy Jr. Cuomo in a statement called Morgenthau a "true New York hero whose dedication to public service and law was matched only by the impact he had on the young prosecutors and lawyers like me who worked for him.". [4] He saw action in both the Mediterranean and Pacific theaters, mostly aboard destroyers. Robert M. Morgenthau Biography | HowOld.co Robert M. Morgenthau Biography American lawyer, District Attorney for New York County, New York Robert Morris Morgenthau (/mrn/ MORG-n-thaw; July 31, 1919:- July 21, 2019) was an American lawyer. Reaching into Egypt was also important to them., At that point, the Prussians were trying to fight the Brits, who were much more powerful in those days. His first wife, the former Martha Pattridge, died of cancer in 1972. Morgenthau was forced out as federal prosecutor in January 1970 by President Richard M. Nixon after months of resisting political pressure to resign. Up in smoke: from silk, to cigars, to New York City. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. This account has been disabled. Henrys father Lazarus had launched his career as a peddler with a special niche market: buying used silk dresses, cutting the material into neckties, and selling them on the street. His first wife, the former Martha Pattridge, died of cancer in 1972. He and his family vacationed in Bar Harbor because thats where the WASPs went, says Bob. Vance noted that Morgenthau was a hallowed figure among prosecutors who called him the Boss. And you shouldnt get away with it. It was a personal point of pride for me to have his support, as he was someone I have such great respect for. Former Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau listens during an interview at his office in New York in this Dec. 16, 2009 file photo, as he prepared to step down after 35 years as DA. 556 556 500 389 279 389 583 0 [3], In 1961, after twelve years of practicing corporate law, Morgenthau accepted an appointment from President John F. Kennedy as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. From 1975 until his retirement in 2009, he was the District Attorney for New York County , the borough of Manhattan . Morgenthau had a lifelong friendship with members of the Kennedy clan; he once cooked hot dogs with Eleanor Roosevelt for Great Britain's King George VI; on another occasion, he prepared a mint julep for Winston Churchill. 556 0 277 556 500 1000 556 556 Five black and Hispanic teenage defendants were wrongfully charged with attacking and raping a white woman who had gone for a run in the park. In 2005, at 86, Morgenthau was elected for the eighth time, turning back a challenge from a popular former state judge. /Flags 32 "Robert Morgenthau's presence seemed to be eternal and that is why his passing feels a bit shocking," a statement fromPolice Benevolent Association of the City of New York President Patrick Lynchread. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Its a really interesting school, says Bob. 31 Jul 1919. "Mr. Morgenthau was one of the best known and probably one of the most respected prosecutors in the United States,"he said. 333 333 389 583 277 333 277 277 He is known for GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II (2018), Mobsters (1997) and 60 Minutes (1968). My name is Henry Morgenthau. What a delightful little guy!. /CapHeight 500 Morgenthau launched his first successful run for public office. endobj << [50][51] They had two children: Joshua Franks Morgenthau (born 1984), and Amy Elinor Morgenthau (born 1990). Though Wilsons dislike of Jews and other minorities was no secret, Bob sounds a pragmatic note regarding his great-grandfathers alliance with Wilson: If you wanted to be involved in American politics, you didnt have much in the way of choices, he says. /Subtype /TrueType In his twenty-five years in office, he supervised 3.5 million cases, including the high profile trials of subway vigilante Bernard Goetz; the Central Park "Preppie Killer" Robert Chambers; the Central Park Jogger case; the Bank of Credit and Commerce International fraud investigation; grifters Sante and Kenny Kimes; Tyco executives Dennis Kozlowski and Mark Swartz; Tupac Shakur; and John Lennon's murderer, Mark Chapman. Morgenthau's paternal grandmother was born in Montgomery, Alabama. /Type /Font Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Try again later. He graduated from Yale Law School in 1948 and in 1961 was appointed United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York by President John F. Kennedy. /FirstChar 30 666 666 666 666 277 277 277 277 Mrs. Martha Morgenthau Dies; Wife of Former U.S. Attorney, https://www.nytimes.com/1972/10/06/archives/mrs-martha-morgenthaudies-wzfe-o-former-u-s-attorneyi.html. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [43] Morgenthau was devastated by her death, and for a while afterward, he refused to talk about her in order to avoid memories of her death. Morgenthau is survived by wife Franks, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, and seven children. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. You can always change this later in your Account settings. [3] He retained support from New York's liberal Republican U.S. /StemV 0 333 333 389 583 277 333 277 277 Before going into diplomatic service, Henry Morgenthau Sr. had made a fortune in real estate, and became a strong financial backer of Democratic President Woodrow Wilson. Attorney and Government Official. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. 333 333 365 556 833 833 833 610 I met a guy, Armen Verdian. His father served as Secretary of the Treasury under President Franklin D. Roosevelt and President Harry Truman; and his grandfather served as United States Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Bob Morgenthau, Spears Abacus Advisors LLC: Profile and Biography - Bloomberg Markets Live Now Bloomberg TV+ Bloomberg Daybreak Middle East Bloomberg Daybreak Middle East. Among prominent figures in the office were the late John F Kennedy Jr and the supreme court justice Sonia Sotomayor. "Law & Order" television show creator Dick Wolf has called Morgenthau "the greatest district attorney in the history of New York" and used him as the basis for the character Adam Schiff, the district attorney played by actor Steven Hill in the series' first decade, according to The Associated Press. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. [3] He joined the New York law firm of Patterson, Belknap & Webb, becoming a partner in 1954. Her father is a vice president of the Ferro Products Corporation, a fabricator of structural steel, and executive vice president of Industrial Constructors, both in Charleston, W. Va. He eventually left the ambassadorship either because of his own deep disappointment in the lack of presidential support, or because having kicked up such a storm at home did not win him much political favor Bob isnt sure which. The Morgenthau family name, however, was weaved into the fabric of history by Bobs great-grandfather Henry Morgenthau Sr., who was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson to serve as the American ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. Bob's father Robert M. Morgenthau was born on July 31, 1919 in New York City and served as a district attorney in Manhattan from 1975 until he retired in 2009.
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