JOHN BRADEMAS Obituary

BRADEMAS--John.

The trustees, faculty, and staff of NYU Langone Medical Center are deeply saddened by the death of former New York University (NYU) president John Brademas, a man who made singular contributions to NYU's history and direction. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Brademas including his wife, Mary Ellen, his sister, Eleanor Brazeau, his three stepchildren, John Briggs, Katherine Goldberg, and Jane Murray, and his six step-grandchildren. Kenneth G. Langone, Chair, Board of Trustees, and Robert I. Grossman, MD, Dean and CEO

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Published by New York Times on Jul. 13, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN BRADEMAS

18 Entries

Mia Lovink Soughayar

July 6, 2023

Dear John, I will never forget you. Imam eternally grateful for the influence you had on my life; your generosity and can do attitude transformed my life for ever. Myself and my family thank you profoundly .

Suzanne, Kai and Kristina Groennings

July 7, 2020

We remember John as such a dear friend who gave so much to those people in need through his legislation for secondary education and the disabled. He was always generous in remembering friends and helping anyone who might ask his counsel. His thoughtfulness and giving spirit affected everyone he met. We speak of him often and miss him so very much... The Groennings Family

July 21, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Always cherish the memories you have and remember that God is always there for us (1 Peter 5:6,7). I hope you continue to feel the love and support from your family and friends.

Louis Iannuzzi

July 18, 2016

Dear Mary Ellen, I extend to you & your family my sincerest sympathies on the passing of your beloved husband John. He was a remarkable individual whose accomplishments we all benefited from here in our NYU community
Louis N. Iannuzzi, PT, DPT
Bellevue Dermatology

July 17, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the family for the loss of your loved one.
May the "Father of tender mercies" be with the family and friends, during and after these difficult times.

Ellen White

July 16, 2016

Dear Mary Ellen,

It's been a very long time since we all lived in Washington, but perhaps you'll remember me from those days. I was so very sad to see the notice that John had died. In recent days he was much on my mind. I wanted to contact him to say, as I often had, what a difference he made in my life. He was my first mentor, someone who really bolstered my confidence and urged me to finish a college degree, late. I'm too old to do this now, I remember telling him, and he said, if you don't do this now you will wear the chip you have on your shoulder for the rest of your life. I took his advice, and ironically ended up pursuing that degree at NYU, where he would become president. I delayed my graduation by a semester so that his would be the signature on my diploma. Later I pursued the writing career I had always wanted, and he came to my book party. What a wonderful, soulful, accomplished man he was. I will never, ever forget him. May he rest in peace knowing that he was one of those rare people who really effected change and made a difference in the lives of many. My thoughts, prayers, and sympathies are with you and your family. Please let me know if there is a subsequent memorial service; I missed the funeral, which I see here was Friday.

My very best,
Ellen T. White
[email protected]

Suzanne Groenninsg

July 15, 2016

Dearest Mary Ellen---
It is with great sadness that we send our condolences for your loss. John was a brilliant man whose many roles and achievements touched the lives of so many... a statesman and protector of those in need through his support for the arts, education and the disabled...His impact in our country and internationally will be everlasting. One of his many gifts was his loyalty to his friends and always reaching out to keep in touch....we will miss him so much...Suzanne, Kai and Kristina Groennings (McLean, VA)

Angelo Androulidakis

July 15, 2016

A distinguished personality who marked all strata of life he ever tried.He honoured the US as well as his country of origin,Greece,and will be remembered as a man of culture but also as a man of action. My deep condolences to his family and to the institutions he served and which will sorely miss him.

Chris & Tom Proussalis

July 14, 2016

Our deepest condolences to the entire family! May his memory be eternal!!

Brian McGlue

July 14, 2016

This was the man my Mom worked for more years than be counted. When I was little(like 12 or so) he would call the house and I would do my best to take dictation from him so I could tell her when she got home. My favorite time was when he and I walked the streets of Greenwich Village to buy a Xmas tree for his penthouse NYU apartment. He was a great man that will be sorely missed by me for these simple reasons. May you rest in peace sir.

July 14, 2016

Dear MaryEllen ,we sincerely share your loss of a good friend and a great statesman, who over the years has done much for the rule of law and the just cause of Cyprus. Our deepestcondolences and love, Pamela and Andrew Jacovides. (Former Cyprus ambassador to US and UN)

Mia Soughayar

July 13, 2016

Dear Mary Ellen , my sincere condolences for your loss.
I remember like yesterday when John introduced me to you; you were so beautiful, full of life and intelligent. I knew John had found his perfect match
John, left an indelible impact on so many lives; including mine.
He gave me the opportunity to intern on Capitol Hill and to visit this wonderful country the USA. Later on, I was able to settle here and go on to take advantage of the many opportunities available to women in this country.
I will always be for ever grateful to this amazing man. I hope I will be able to see you again sometimes

July 13, 2016

Mary Ellen, I am so sorry for your loss. John Brademas was always a larger than life person to me. He gave me my first job on Capitol Hill, and I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with him . . . only I'm not sure he was accurate when questioned about the mess that was always his desk top.. . I will never forget his explanation that "order is in the mind." My sincere condolences to you and the entire family.
Kathy Gaseor

George Vassiliou

July 13, 2016

Dear Mrs Brademas,
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your dear husband.
John was a great friend of Cyprus and has helped me in many ways during the difficult years from 1988 to 1992 when we were trying to solve the Cyprus problem and reunite our island. Despite his many other important activities and role he was always there ready to help in every way.
His memory will always be very dear to all Cypriots.
George Vassiliou
Cyprus