Edward T. Van Tassel

VAN TASSEL Edward T., 51, of New York City, a Managing Director of Credit Suisse passed away on February 26, 2007. Born and raised in Ridgewood, NJ, he graduated from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grammar School, Bergen Catholic High School, the University of Notre Dame and he received his graduate degree from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Edward was the loving father of Schuyler, beloved son of Jane P. Van Tassel and the late Judge Edward J. Van Tassel, devoted brother of Maryon and her husband Robert Clark, Patricia and her husband John Cromie and James Van Tassel of New York City. He is also survived by loving nieces and nephews: Alex, Matthew, Christopher and Janie Clark and James, Katie, Christine and Megan Cromie. He leaves behind his aunts and uncles, cousins and friends who loved him dearly. Edward, a longtime active member of both the Upper Ridgewood Tennis Club and the New York Athletic Club, was passionate about the games of paddle tennis and tennis. He was an avid golf enthusiast and boater, enjoying both when he spent time at his home in the Hamptons. Edward was a supporter of many New York Charities including those focused on Children's Education and Mentoring Programs, Breast Cancer Research, and supporting the Arts. He was happiest when he was with his family and friends. He was the delight of his son and nieces and nephews with his funny sense of humor and unique ability to entertain them with riotous games and activities. He possessed an unquenchable thirst for learning and loved a good debate. Ed was fascinated by history, politics, and the social issues of our times and a collector of all new and creative gadgets that challenged the imagination. With boundless energy, he was an optimist who was always looking forward to the future. Ed was still involved in business discussions and vowed not to take down his Christmas tree until he was in remission. The remission he so fervently desired did not come but Ed's love of his son and family and friends and memories of his intelligence, thoughtfulness and boundless enthusiasm for work and life will continue to light the lives of those who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held at C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home on Sunday, March 4, 2007 from 2-4 PM and from 6-8 PM at 306 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey. The Funeral Mass will take place at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 1 Passaic Street, Ridgewood at 10:45 AM on Monday, March 5, 2007. Memorial contributions to The Carcinoid Foundation via (www.carcinoid.com) or Saint Vincent's Hospital Manhattan via Ms. Diana Foster, Director of Development, St. Vincent's Manhattan, 170 West 12th Street, Spellman 125, NY, NY 10011 or donate online at (www.svcmc.org). For either, please specify it is in remembrance of Edward Van Tassel. (www.vanemburgh.com)