MATTHEW-SPETTER-Obituary

MATTHEW I. SPETTER

New York, New York

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SPETTER--Dr. Matthew Ies died peacefully at his home on December 30, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was 91 years old. Born in the Netherlands he participated in the Dutch resistance during World War II until his capture by the Nazis. He was imprisoned in several concentration camps including...

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Mathew Ias Spetter was the most inspirational ethical leader I have ever met.

Dr Mathew Spetter--A perfect GENTLEMAN in all meanings of the word.
Marion & Murray Reinhertz, formally of Hastings Drug, Hastings-On-Hudson,NY

"Grandpa Spetter" as we lovingly referred to you and will forever speak of you! Your words during our marriage ceremony will always be remembered! Thank you for being such an important person in our lives! We love you dearly!

Jeremy and Tania R.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland Our deepest sympathy to the Spetter Family on the passing of their grandfather who they loved and spoke so highly about. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting him, the stories told thru his grandson's eyes are beautiful as they hold the utmost respect and love for this man. We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Our deepest...

I will always remember Dr. Spetter with his pipe and his warm strong voice and kind presence on Sunday mornings at the Ethical Culture Society in Riverdale. He was a special person for me in my childhood. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Johanna Rosenfield

I love Dr Spetter and was inspired by him for fifty years and was privileged to publish his books
Eric D Offner New Hyde Park NY

I send deep sympathy to Dr. Spetter's family at the passing of this inspirational man. Dr.
Spetter taught us Ethics at the Fieldston School and from him I learned about war, peace,
struggle and the lessons to be learned from The Holocaust (which he fortunately survived.) He was a "primary source" of ethics and courage.

Dr. Spetter was one of the most amazing ethics teachers that I had at Fieldston. Through him, I learned many life lessons - some I knowingly refer to even today, many I am sure I dont even remember him teaching. He truly was a light to us all. One of my fondest memories of Fieldston teachers.

ies spetter was a wonderful man with an extraordinary history. he told me in detail about it and i wrote - in dutch - about him in the dutch weekly 'de groene amsterdammer'. it is so inspiring how he transformed his terrible experiences in a very positive perspective. it is a message that gives us much to think about.

a jewish expressipon is; let his memory be a blessing! i am sure it is true in his case
max arian
amsterdam, holland