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BERNARD NIMKIN Obituary

NIMKIN--Bernard William (Bill), died on February 17 of multiple myeloma. He was born in New York City in 1923. He had a long and wonderful life. He graduated from Townsend Harris High School, Harvard College '43 and Harvard Law School '49. He was a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He is survived by Jean, his wife of 66 years; three children David (Dorothee Martens), Maggie and Katie (Khether Raby) and three grandchildren Benjamin, Annabel and Sam. He was a retired corporate lawyer at the law firm Kaye Scholer and was active in several bar associations. He spent summers in Cornwall Bridge, CT. He was a Shakespearean, a printmaker and an avid birder. He was loving, generous and optimistic. He enjoyed theater, opera, travel and tennis. There will be no funeral. The family will have a gathering of friends and family this Spring where we can all talk about Bill.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 20, 2013.

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Lisa Wolfson Hess

February 24, 2013

I also remember Bill as a friend and classmate of my father, Richard F. Wolfson. My father admired and respected Bill deeply, both personally and professionally.
I particularly recall a weekend when my family was invited to Cornwall when we watched the bicentenary fireworks on an ancient black and white TV. Just perfect.
My warmest condolences to Jean and the family.

Karen Kohlberg Davis

February 24, 2013

I remember Bill as a wonderful friend of my dad, Jerry Kohlberg's. One summer on the vineyard my sister Pam and I were swimming and as the waves got heftier and heftier only Bill realized we were really in trouble and got us out. I have always felt he saved my life and I am ever grateful. I am glad it sounds like he had such a wonderful (& long) life, and I send you, his family, my greatest sympathy, it sounds like he will be greatly missed. May you find peace and strength in his memory and love. Sincerely Karen Kohlberg Davis

John Miller

February 23, 2013

Bill was a delightful friend, kind, thoughtful, generous, caring--all the good words you can think of to describe someone you admire. Love to Jean.

Stan Keller

February 21, 2013

Bill was a friend, colleague and mentor. One could not fail but learn from his penetrating intellect, which came through with his his unique courtliness and grace. He will be remembered with respect and admiration by all whom he touched.

February 20, 2013

An amazing man unparalleled in his wit, intellect, sensibility, judgment and caring - who made more of an impression than he could ever appreciate on those around him. Sending our love to all the Nimkins and Rabys, Winnie and Jeffrey

Meg Dillon

February 20, 2013

My heart and best thoughts go out to the Nimkins. Bill was a wonderful man, it was a pleasure and privilege to know him. I remember he loved Kojack and birding and music and running in Central Park--- very early in the morning! Rest in peace, Bill. It was great knowing you!

Anita & Enzo Turano

February 20, 2013

With our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.

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