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93, passed away in home in Scarsdale, New York, surrounded by family, on May 20, 2017. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 67 years, Jean Lawson Stone, and a loving father to Donald Todd Stone, Amy Isabel Stone, Kate Stone Lombardi, and William Jacob Stone. He was adored by his six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Don graduated from Deerfield Academy and Williams College. Don served with the Combat Engineers and was attached to the US 82nd Airborne during WWII. He spent his career on Wall Street, first as a bond trader and later as a specialist on the New York Stock Exchange. He was a Senior Partner of Lasker, Stone & Stern. When the firm was acquired by Merrill Lynch, Don became Chairman and Chief Executive of Merrill Lynch Specialists, running the firm's floor operations. He served on the Board of the NYSE for 27 years, including eight years as Vice Chairman. He was an active philanthropist. Don was an expert fly fisherman. Above all, he took pleasure in friends and family. Donations may be made to White Plains Hospital or Hospital for Special Surgery.
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Herman Wichmann
June 12, 2017
We would like to express our sincere condolences on the death of mr. Donald Stone. It is a pity that we never met mr. Stone. We know from our relatives who did meet mr Stone that he was a very nice and warm person. We wish his wife mrs. Jean Stone and his children the strength they need to bear this loss. Herman Wichmann and Inge Van den Blink, Vleuten The Netherlands.
Robert Farrell
May 27, 2017
Don was a warm and caring friend who will be missed. Our many discussions about the state of the financial markets and many rounds of golf were enlightening and full of fond memories. Don was special and contributed much. It was a privilege to be his friend. Bob Farrell of Merrill Lynch
May 27, 2017
Sincere condolences on the loss of this warm and wonderful man I will miss my great tennis buddy very much
Laurie Tisch
William Stone
May 25, 2017
though we feel deaths passing sorrows, It is good to still have each other to love and cherish all that living beholds.
we love you very much, William Jacob, Myriam and Dita
James Reilly #507
May 24, 2017
Mr. Stone brought an incredible air of class and professionalism to the Floor of the Exchange during what I consider to be the heyday of the NYSE. He was a kind mentor, a man of immense patience with us new brokers, and just a true gentleman. He'll be missed and fondly remembered by many.
Jerry Reda
May 23, 2017
"Truly one of the best mentors and friend to the many individuals he came in contact with at the NYSE. Rest In Peace Mr. Stone.
Robert Katz
May 23, 2017
I remember Donald Stone from meetings of a US Congress chartered National Market System committee meetings. I was just a young IBM manager attending these meetings, as an observer but "Don Stone" was so nice to me and treated me so graciously. Then he invited me for lunch at the NY Stock Exchange. I was the software development manager for the IBM "Securities Order Matching" product. Robert Katz-Airmont NY
Rick Kaplin
May 23, 2017
A great man, a great specialist and inspirational leader to so many during is years at and on the Floor of the NYSE. My condolences to Don's family.
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