John W. Bing

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John Bing Obituary

BING--John W., 88, born in Hamburg, Germany, died November 11, 2007, after a long battle with cancer. After immigrating to New York from Nazi Germany, he served in the US Army, European theater during World War II. Partner of the re-insurance brokerage firm Bleichroeder, Bing & Co., Inc., he continued to work for more than 20 years for each acquisition. He recently retired after a 70 year career. In addition to his work, he enjoyed photography and won several amateur competitions. He was known for his annual photographic holiday card. He is survived by his son Andrew Bing of Seattle, WA, his son George Bing and wife Karen of Tolland, CT, and his daughter Monica (Bing) Luke and partner David Jacobs of Bedford, MA; as well as grandchildren, MaryBeth (Bing) and Jason Lipman, Lisa (Bing) and John Sizer, Kristen (Bing) and Roger Clarke, Jessica Bing, Neil Luke and Lisa Luke and great-grandchildren, Ben and Emma Lipman, Grace and Johnny Sizer. A memorial service will be held December 9, 2007, 2pm, Riverside Memorial Chapel, 180 West 76th St, New York. Donations to Storm King Art Center, Mountainville , NY (www.stormking.org)

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Published by New York Times from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for John Bing

11 Entries

Dianne Toney

November 19, 2007

I had the privilege of working as an Administrative Assistant for Mr. Bing, Mr. Artel and others at Thomas A. Greene & Co. from 1981 - 1986. I will always remember his distinct smile. I would like to say to the family you have my deepest sympathy.

Dianne Toney

Bradley Artel

November 18, 2007

Through my father, I have known John Bing my entire life. He was a familiar and friendly face at many social functions and his presence will be sincerely missed. The world has lost an icon and a legend.

Joe Artel

November 18, 2007

John was an intelligent business man and a driving force behind Bleichroeder Bing, the company where I started my career in 1967. He was highly regarded and respected for his knowledge in the field of insurance. I consider myself fortunate to have had John as a mentor and good friend for these past forty years as he was a guiding force in the development of my career. My condolences to the Bing family.

Jim Powers

November 18, 2007

I first met John around 10 years ago and many times a year thereafter. He was a great contributor to any arbitration panel. His smiling face was always great to see and it will be missed. Heart felt condolences go out to his family. Auf Wiedersehen John.

Franklin Haftl

November 17, 2007

Auf Wiedersehen John. It was a real pleasure knowing you and the professionalism and integrity you brought and taught to us all. Frank Haftl

Abe Altman

November 16, 2007

Like so many others, I too had the good fortune to have crossed career paths with John. Each one of those times was a memorable and rewarding experience. John was the consummate professional, and a true friend. Heart felt condolences go out to his family. He will be sorely missed by us all.

Donna Corpening

November 16, 2007

I just wanted to say to the family of John Bing that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. It was a pleasure working with him at Aon, he will be truly missed.

Bruce LoBuono

November 16, 2007

I had the very good fortune to begin my career in Marine Insurance at Bleichroeder,Bing in 1974. The support I received from John was invaluable and inspirational. The firm which he was so instrumental in organizing, was the best in the business thanks to John's masterly touch.

I will carry these memories perpetually and consider myself blessed to have known such a fine leader, gentleman, and guiding spirit.

Angela Sansone

November 15, 2007

Mr. Bing, our co-worker and friend. He will be greatly missed.

Gerry Brandt

November 14, 2007

I knew John since 1941 when we both worked at Bleichroeder Bing New York. Since 1947 I live in Argentina but on my annual visits to NY we always had a friendly reunion. We even planned to meet in Europe earlier this year but neither of us was able to make the trip. My sincerest condolences to his family. I feel that I have lost a good friend

Kenneth Stern

November 14, 2007

John was the senior member of the Bing/Stern family for the last 25 years. He had a long, full and useful life, which will leave many happy memories. He was always good company, interested in so much, even still in our last meeting in March this year. I will miss him enormously and send deepest sympathy to his children, grand and great-grand children.

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