E. NELSON ASIEL

ASIEL--E. Nelson (Bill), age 96, died peacefully at home in White Plains, NY on August 5, 2013. He was predeceased by his wife of fifty eight years, Betty Lehman Asiel, and by his sister, Doris Asiel Meyer. He was born and raised in NYC and Elberon, NJ. Graduated from Yale University in 1939 and Yale Law School in 1942 after which he worked for the law firm, Simpson, Thatcher and Bartlett for close to ten years. He subsequently joined the family business, Asiel and Company, started by his grandfather in 1878, becoming a senior managing member. The firm later joined with Tradition (NA) Inc. He retired at age 90 after a career of over fifty years in the industry. He served on the Boards of the Burke Rehabilitation Center and the Child Daycare Center in White Plains. An avid golfer and long-time New York Yankees fan, he will be deeply missed by family and friends. Survived by three children: Harold (Pat), Terri (Henry) and John (Diane), two grandchildren: Carrie (Dennis) and Scott (Maureen) and five great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be at McMahon Lyon Hartnett Funeral Home 4-6pm on Friday. Funeral private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lighthouse International in NYC or The Burke Rehabilitation Center in White Plains 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605. Funeral services handled by McMahon, Lyon & Hartnett FH 491 Mamaroneck Ave White Plains, NY 10605 (914)949-7777.