EARL-TAFT-Obituary

EARL TAFT

New York, New York

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TAFT--Earl Jay. Retired professor of mathematics at Rutgers University, and originator of the Taft Algebra, died surrounded by family in San Francisco on August 9th at age 89, just weeks shy of his 90th birthday. A quintessential New Yorker and avid sports fan, Earl grew up in Far Rockaway and...

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We just read that Earl had passed. We are sorry for your loss and send our sympathy to Hessy and the family. Earl was a great guy and we loved having the chance to see him in Princeton when he passed through. Wishing you love.

Dear Hessy I just saw the terrible news about Earl. We had lunch together every day in Barcelona. He talked a lot about you especially your winning the photo contest and then getting out of Germany quickly. When Earl came to Montreal we had supper with him, in French. He is remembered for a blessing. Bob Raphael Concordia University