ROBERT-ANTHOINE-Obituary

ROBERT ANTHOINE

New York, New York

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ANTHOINE--Robert renowned tax and arts law expert and enthusiastic supporter of the arts, died on January 23, 2015 after a brief illness. His beloved wife, Margarita Maria Anthoine, and daughter, Alison Anthoine, were by his side. Born in Portland, Maine on June 5, 1921, he was the only child of...

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Always in my heart!

Three years ago, I lost my irreplaceable mate. Yet, he is present in my heart every day.

Robert and 2nd wife Rebecca HAPPY in TRINIDAD April 1986

Robert and Honoree at the Aperture Gala 2011

Having a chat with Victor Spinelli August 2011

My heart was in New York last Monday night where friends and family gathered to honour Robert Anthoine. I knew Bob in his capacity as a longtime trustee at Aperture Foundation, and through that role he became a mentor and friend. He taught me important lessons about loyalty to causes you believe in, and told me that a good approach to life was "never pass up the opportunity to meet someone you admire." Thanks to him I had the courage to call up Mary Ellen Mark, Robert Adams, Sylvia Plachy,...

In Memory of Robert Anthoine: He met the accomplished artist Morris Graves at his forested home in Northwest California in 1999 to discuss the formation of a non-profit organization to be titled the "Morris Graves Foundation"; a retreat center to enhance the arts and artists. Robert's positive and knowledgeable abilities soon won over Morris Graves and by the year 2000, Robert had successfully established the Foundation. He served as Vice President and Treasurer from 2000-2013 when he...

Unforgettable: his visit in Berlin and our many encounters in different parts of the world, Inverness, New York. He will be present forever in our hearts with his spirit full of curiosity and subtle enthusiasm.

Andreas and Barbara, with children