New York, New York
GERARD--Manny, son of Sophie and Samuel Gerard, on November 5, shy of his 91st birthday.Born in Brooklyn, he attended Midwood High School, Brown University and Harvard Business School. He was an executive (Warner Communications), entrepreneur (Atari), banker (Gerard, Klauer Mattison) game player,...
Read MoreManny joined us at Balis & Zorn after leaving Warner Communication (where he was in the office of president).He was a "force"...so much fun, so brilliant and full of energy. Miss him!
Chuck Balis
January 29, 2024 | Work
I was saddend to learn of Manny's death. In the five years I worked with him at Gerard Klauer we got to know each other very well. Whether it was telling each other jokes in Yiddish, skiing stories or arguing over deal terms it was an amazing five years. Lately, I have been thinking of him as a professional grandpa, and now that I am one myself, I understand the joy he received from spending time with the grandkids at home in Connecticut. I wish he was still here to offer grandparenting...
Ira Leiderman
November 09, 2023 | Work
