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PARK MCGINTY Obituary
On Friday, April 10, 2015, liberated himself from the final stages of a battle with cancer that he endured with courage and grace, and without bitterness. He was a man of many high-level accomplishments in a wide and varied field of endeavors, and was one of the most self-transformative of men. After studying Comparative Religion at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he earned a doctorate in Comparative Religion at the University of Chicago. He subsequently served on the faculty of Moravian College and of Lehigh University, where he resigned from a tenured position in order to attend Yale Law School. After earning a J.D. from Yale in 1983, he practiced law in New York City as an Associate at Richards & O'Neil and subsequently at Davis Polk & Wardwell. He left the practice of law in order to teach law at New York Law School. The author of several books and scholarly articles, he retired from academia and law to write fiction and to pursue a deep study of science and the natural world; these intensive studies eventually culminated in and influenced his full-time creation of art and the development of his signature style. His sculptures and paintings, often involving the intricate placement of hundreds of pieces of glass, beads and jewels, related to his sensualist nature and his vision of ecstasy in color, form and light. These intricate works were accomplished despite his having been born with only one hand. His will provides for a Foundation to preserve and promote his art. Of his many achievements, Park took significant pride in his overcoming a decades-long depression, which he triumphed over with therapy and anti-depressants, in his cultivating deep friendships, and in creating art. His abundant capacity for love and his generous spirit in his appreciation of others will be missed by those lucky enough to have known him. Park McGinty was born in Atlanta, GA, in 1943, to Dr. A. Park McGinty and Murray Smith. His passions included many profound loves and two marriages which ended in amicable divorces. He is survived by his many first cousins and friends.
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Seth Singer
September 15, 2019
Park was my law professor first, later a friend, and his influence was deeply felt. I always told him, and anyone who asked, that he was the finest teacher I ever studied under. We lived near each other in New York, by Central Park, and ran into each other often. He was a guest in my home and met my children. Park was one of the most interesting, introspective,and intellectual people I ever met. I truly valued our friendship and think of him often. Seth Singer
Joyce Schenkein
December 18, 2018
Met Park when he was a JD student at Yale, and always enjoyed his intelligence, kindness and optimism. So sorry to learn this sad news
Craig McElwee
November 24, 2017
I was a student of Park McGinty at NYLS in 1992-93-94 and have thought of him often. Today I decided to do a search for him on-line and found his obituary. I am truly saddened by his passing but so happy that he pursued his passions and found his "center." He was one of the most intelligent and patient professors that I have ever had. RIP Prof. McGinty.
May 15, 2017
I remember Park's intellectual curiosity, his brilliance, his learning and his honesty.
Marcie Boyd
April 29, 2017
Park, I am thinking of you today and remembering many joyful moments together. You will remain in my heart as long as I live.
Richard Segall
April 14, 2016
I took a wonderful comparative religion class with Park at Moravian College. He and his wife gave wonderful parties filled with much merriment. I always hoped I'd see him again, and now that hope is dashed. So sad...
James Hanington
May 31, 2015
I miss you so much Park. I keep you in my heart everyday so you will never be forgotten. You were like a father to me and a great friend! I have so many wonderful memories of you from my childhood, and I learned many things from you. I will carry you with me always.
Danila Mendoza
May 19, 2015
I've always found Park to be a talented and humble gentleman. I enjoyed his erudite comments during our Shakespeare group meetings. I hope he is now at peace.
Dolores Perin
May 18, 2015
I always enjoyed Park's insights in our Shakespeare reading group. He was extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful, and always had something interesting to say.
Brent Cohen
May 17, 2015
Park was extraordinary, always way up and way out, always himself and full of surprises, generous and funny, I can hear his cadences in his obit. I will miss you Park.
Russell Price
April 29, 2015
Grateful to have spent a small but meaningful time with Park. He was generous to a fault.
April 29, 2015
Park was such a loving, generous person. He loved a good debate or discussion and we stayed up talking many nights on my visit to his home. He was full of enthusiasm for objects of beauty, it was fun to see him collect or create. I will miss you.
David Heisler
April 29, 2015
I am grateful to have met and know him.
To know of his enthusiasm for fun, for education and desire to be a good man.
He was successful in his endeavors and I will miss him.
Richard Held
April 28, 2015
Park was a great man, a friend to the women in his life, a fun loving soul. He was a model of the art of seeing one's own perfection and that of others. I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to know him.
Harold Ladino
April 28, 2015
He was such an interesting, intelligent, creative soul. He acted, dressed and danced like the the stylish teenager that he was. His enthusiasm and curiosity for life will live on thru his loving friends. Thank you Park McGinty for your gift of friendship. Will always treasure it.
Carl
April 28, 2015
Park will indeed be missed, may the love of family and friends, prayers, and memories comfort you at this sad time
SUSAN BONHOMME
April 27, 2015
Park was a wonderful participant in our Shakespeare plays group and in our Shakespeare sonnets group.
April 26, 2015
park and I were close colleagues at New York Law School. I am sorry to learn of his illness and hope he has found peace.
Mark Melnick
April 26, 2015
Park was a good man. I knew him in law school.
April 26, 2015
My friend - the pleasure pioneer.
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