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MORTON MANEKER Obituary

MANEKER--Morton M., 87, died peacefully Friday afternoon April 3, 2020 at the Dawn Greene hospice in Manhattan. He attended Harvard College where he graduated college magna cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Harvard Law School where he graduated cum laude. Morton was a partner at Proskauer Rose LLP, (then Proskauer, Rose, Goetz and Mendelsohn) practicing labor law and then anti-trust litigation. He served as a Trustee of Beth Israel Hospital in New York; was a member of the American Law Institute and the New York Bar Association. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Scheff Maneker; his three children, Meryl Maneker, Amy Maneker and Marion Maneker; and his six grandchildren, Dylan Herts, Wesley Herts, Alison Herman, Jonathan Herman, Margarete Maneker and Audrey Maneker. Due to the restrictions surrounding the Covid-19 outbreak in New York City, a funeral will not be held. Plans for a memorial service will be shared at a later date.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 6, 2020.

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Carl Schwarz

August 28, 2020

My deepest sympathies to the family. Mort was a colleague at the Justice Department Antitrust Division so many years ago. I clearly recall his energy and intellect. He will be missed.

Les Weinstein

August 27, 2020

I have fond memories of Mort when we were at the DOJ. His warm personality and distinct voice added to his cheery personality and infectious laugh. I will miss him.

Roger Lowen

April 30, 2020

Deepest condolences to Mortys family. I was a classmate from Lawrence Highschool where Morty set all the records for scholarship. I remember his great sense of humor and ready smile.

Joan and Howard Anders

April 8, 2020

Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

April 6, 2020

His towering intellect was well known and appreciated within rhe Proskauer firm including his impressive roster of clients many of whom became personal friends. It was my very great fortune to have been his partner and friend over the 50 years of our professional and, later, personal lives. Heartfelt condolences to Roberta, Merrill, Amy and Kenneth.

Steven Stein

Martha (Meg) Gifford

April 6, 2020

Mort provided me with valuable mentoring at Proskauer Rose. I believe he know how I appreciated lessons his vouching for me to clients, so that when he retired, there was a seamless transition. My sincere condolences to Roberta and all of his family.

David and Susan Gerstein

April 6, 2020

We were sad to learn of Morton's death. He was one of the most brilliant students in the Harvard College class of 1954 and the Harvard Law School class of 1957. We send our condolences to his wife and children.
Susan and David

April 6, 2020

Such an amazing mensch of a man. I truly looked up to him and always valued his wisdom and good humor. Will miss him and we are sending all our love to Roberta and the family. Love, Mike Bayer (step son in law).

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