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WHITTINGHAM--Charles

Arthur, Jr., died peacefully on March 4 in New York City. He is survived by his children Beth (Goehring), Charles Arthur III, Philip, and Leigh (Ruhl), as well as five grandchildren: Elizabeth, John, Chase, Kate, and Claire. A native of Chicago, "Chuck" was born on February 11, 1930. Educated by the Jesuits, he was a track star at Loyola Academy and received a full scholarship to Loyola University, from which he graduated with honors. He was inducted into both the Academy and University's Athletic Halls of Fame. Captain of the University track team, he set three records: the 100-yard dash, the 220, and the long jump. His 1951 time of 9.6 for the 100-yard dash is still the record today. Among other gifts, he donated a lifetime's collection of rare books to the University's Library. He served as a naval officer in the Mediterranean during the Korean War on the U.S.S. Salem, the flagship of the Sixth Fleet. He started his career at Time Inc. in 1959 at FORTUNE Magazine and rose to Assistant Publisher. He retired from Time Inc. as the Founding Publisher of the monthly LIFE Magazine. For LIFE's 50th anniversary in 1986, Chuck organized a groundbreaking multi-media event: the bestselling single issue of the magazine in Time Inc.'s history; a bestselling coffee-table book; and a gala at Radio City Music Hall, filmed by ABC-TV for prime time, at which he presented LIFE Legends Awards to, among other notables, Muhammed Ali, John Glenn, Bob Hope, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren. He was a Senior Vice President at the New York Public Library under Chairman Andrew Heiskell and the Reverend Timothy Healey, S.J. He arranged the full financing for Kunhardt Productions' 13-part series, "The American Presidents," as well as two films on the New York Public Library, all of which aired on PBS. With Beth Goehring's help, he compiled two books: Material Possessions and Outward Appearances: The Words of Edward Patrick Lenahan and LIFE Legends Revisited. Predeceased by his wife Jean in 2001, he moved to New York City and took full advantage of the city's cultural and social worlds, his clubs, and the company of his many friends. Beloved by all who knew him for his phenomenal memory for names no matter how tongue-twisting, his colorful stories of the famous places and people he'd known, and his intellect which was summed up succinctly by his grandson Johnny as "Papa knows everything." Funeral services will be private. Donations may be made in his name to Loyola University, 1032 W. Sheridan Road, Chicago, Illinois 60660. (Photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt)

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 10, 2017.

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Philip Whittingham

March 19, 2017

Thank you to ALL for your kind words.
"To be born a gentleman is a grace,to die a gentleman is an achievement"--Unknown--- but probably said by Dad at some point. Love from the Whittingham Family and God Bless!

March 19, 2017

Ladies and Gentleman;

Your kind thoughts for a wonderful, accomplished gentleman are truly appreciated. Thank you.
"To be born a gentleman is a grace, to die a gentleman is an achievement". --Unknown ..but dad probably said it.

Without permission from the other three,
I can safely extend our sincere gratitude for your kind thoughts towards our loving Father.
I want to thank you all for the love and kindness extended.

With respect for Dad and all of those noted here.

Sincerely,
Philip A. Whittingham

Melinda Van Dyck

March 19, 2017

So sorry to hear about Chuck. Always a favorite of ours.

Condolences to the family.

Sugar Family

March 19, 2017

A family favorite of ours. Many great memories of a smart and fun man and all the good times that went along with him. He was very much a gentleman's gentleman - hard to find in today's world. He will be missed by all but by his family most no doubt.

Peace be with you and yours.

Louise Mc Donald

March 14, 2017

Condolences to the entire Whittingham family .... many fond memories of our times in Chappaqua.

March 14, 2017

A dear person and consummate gentleman.

March 13, 2017

Thoughts and prayers, may his memories be a blessing, bringing comfort to mourning ones as he R.I.P

Teri Noel Towe

March 13, 2017

A gentleman, a scholar, a wonderful with with a wicked sense of humor. I shall remember with delight the marvelous Friday lunches at 'Club Catherine' and treasure the memory of his friendship! Ave atque vale, Mr. W.!

Lawrence Kivel

March 11, 2017

Always a gentleman, and a class act.

Mary K. Shaughnessy

March 11, 2017

I had several memorable dinners with Chuck in the past 10 years and remember he was such a gentleman with a real twinkle in his eye. I am sorry for your loss.

March 10, 2017

robin and I will never forget our wonderful evenings together...what a great storyteller and gentleman...john pickett

Dick Stolley

March 10, 2017

For the editor who worked with him, he was a great publisher of the monthly LIFE, smart, tolerant, imaginative, always aware of the importance of the editorial impact of his publication -- in short, the perfect guy with whom to share the running of a famous magazine.

Todd Brandt

March 10, 2017

True gentlemen are in very short supply. Mr. Whittingham -- I could never bring myself to address him as "Chuck," no matter how often he insisted that I do -- was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He was also a very fine and kind man, and I shall miss him.

Maria Cooper Janis

March 10, 2017

Byron Janis and Maria Cooper Janis

Your beautiful bells will be ringing a blessing--like your life.

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