Jere W. Patterson

PATTERSON-Jere W., 88. Resident of NYC, died April 1, 2006. He is survived by his son, Jere, Jr. & his daughters Bettina Murray, Dean Bauer and Knight Meem, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a sister, Julia Hansen. A Princetonian and Rhodes Scholar at Magdalen College, Oxford, he long headed the international consulting and negotiating firm he founded in his name in 1956. He was a mergers and acquisitions pioneer for domestic and international advertising agencies and a four-time world president of the International Advertising Association. An officer and director of various corporations, he was also a member of several clubs. A longtime supporter of the Fund for Park Avenue, he was instrumental in preserving the aesthetic integrity of the Avenue. A memorial service will be held April 10 12:30 PM at the Church of the Heavenly Rest, 90th St and 5th Ave., followed by a reception at the home of James Raleigh, 1112 Park Ave (90 St). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grosvenor Neighborhood House, 176 West 105 St, NY, NY 10025, Attn: Emily Lopez.