Grainger , Edmund C. Jr.

Edmund Grainger, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 18 at his home in Rye, NY.

He had a distinguished career in law, government, philanthropy and community service. Ed was Managing Partner of his law firm in New York City. He served as Chairman of Village Bank from 1980 to 1989. He was President of several charitable foundations.

Eds government service included Special Assistant to the Attorney General of the United States, Tax Division from 1953 to 1955. He was passionate in service to his community, Rye, NY, serving as City Judge and Council Member. He was elected Mayor and served from 1966 to 1973. As Mayor, he teamed with his counterpart in Oyster Bay, Long Island to successfully defeat Robert Moses? plan to build a bridge between the two communities. After serving as Mayor Ed was Chairman of campaigns for the Rye YMCA capital fund, Rye Performing Arts Center fund and the Rye Historical Society Knapp House fund. He was a Trustee of The Osborn Retirement Community and an original founder of the Rye Babe Ruth League and Rye Little League.

Ed was a member of the American Bar Association, Association of the Bar of the City of New York and Westchester Bar Association. He was a past Governor and President of the Apawamis Club and past Governor and Chairman of the Westchester Country Club. He was a member of the US, the Westchester and the Eastern Senior Golf Associations.

Ed received a B.S. from Georgetown University in 1943, J.D. from Yale University Law School in 1945 and an L.L.M. in Taxation from New York University in 1954.

At his home in Rye, NY. Ed and loving wife Ginie celebrated 67 years of marriage in June. Ed was the devoted father to Terry, Jeff, Janet (Byrne) and Kathy (Hobbins), 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Ed is survived by his sister, Patsy Dyer of Lake Bluff, IL.

Visitation service will be held at the Graham Funeral Home in Rye, NY on Tuesday, October 20 from 4:00 to 7:00pm. Memorial Funeral Service will be held at the Church of the Resurrection, Rye, NY on Wednesday, October 21 at 10:00am.

Graham Funeral Home

1036 Boston Post Road

Rye, NY 10580

914-967-0129

Grahamfuneralhomerye.com

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Published by The Journal News on Oct. 19, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Edmund Grainger

6 Entries

Robert Van Bomel

October 28, 2015

It was during the summer of 1967 that one of my friends, Bob Spang, whose family lived next door to the Graingers in Indian Village, and I decided that we were going to sneak our family cars out at 1:00 AM in the morning. Keep in mind that we were only 14 years old. As planned, I drove to the Spang's house at 1:00 AM, parking in front of the Grainger's house. Bob Spang backed his family's car out of his driveway and parked beside me. We got out of the cars to discuss our route. What we had not planned on was that Ed and Ginny Grainger were arriving home from a dinner party. Ed knew us very well, as we were good friends with his son, Jeff. Ed parked his car and walk over to the two of us and asked us what were we thinking? He explained to us the negative consequences of what we were about to do and how it could effect our lives for many years to come. He made a deal with the two of us that night. He said that if we returned the cars to our houses and agreed to never attempt such a stunt again until we were licensed to do so, he would keep this incident between us. We were true to our word as Ed was true to his. Over the 48 years that have passed, I have often thought about that night and how Ed gave us a second chance. He truly was a man of his word and I will always remember him for that.

Sincerely,

Bob Van Bomel
aka "Van"

Mary Ann (Devine) Routson

October 20, 2015

Do something my brother, said the [pastor] earnestly, something that will stand the test of time; something that will outlast your life, and live for generations after you are dead and gone.

October 19, 2015

My parents and I were particularly fond of Mr. Grainger. My father, Albert Barsa passsed away on the 4th of October (in North Carolina). My mother and I send our condolances.
Fondly, Barbara Barsa Jamison

October 19, 2015

My sincere condolences. May God comfort you during this difficult time (Psalm 147:3).

October 19, 2015

May our Heavenly Father (Ps. 83:18) comfort and strengthen the family during this time of great sorrow. Sincere condolences

M/M Mark Mulvoy

October 18, 2015

Our sincerest sympathies to Ginny and all the Graingers.
In Rye or here in Vero Beach, Ed was always the voice of
reason -- and we always listened. Rye and Vero Beach are
lesser places today.

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