MORTON P. HYMAN

HYMAN--Morton P. With profound sadness the family of Morton P. Hyman advises of his death on Monday, November 17, 2014 at age 78, following a brief illness and with his beloved family at his side. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and devoted friend and colleague to so many, Mort inspired all with his zest for life, his commitment to public service and his generous philanthropy. He will be sorely missed. Mort had an illustrious career in the shipping industry and was deeply involved in many philanthropic organizations. He served as President (1971-1999), President and CEO (1999-2003), and Chairman of the Board of Directors (2000-2003) of Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. Mort also held the position of Vice Chairman of Discount Bank and Trust Co. Ltd., one of the largest privately owned Swiss banks, and was President of its affiliated investment companies until his retirement in 2003, at which time he founded MPH Enterprises, LLC, a private equity investor. Dedicated to many worthy philanthropic organizations, Mort served as Chairman of the Sabin Institute, Vice Chairman of the Mount Sinai Health System and was a former trustee of The Brearley School. He was the Chairman of the Board of Continuum Heatlh Partners and Beth Israel Medical Center for many years. He served as the Chairman of the New York State Public Health Council from 1985 to 1995. He is survived by his adoring family: his devoted wife of 35 years, Chris Stern Hyman, his son, David, his daughter Sarah, son-in-law Andy Washkowitz and their children, Henry and Zoe Washkowitz, and many beloved friends. We are all devastated by this loss. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 20, at 10am at Central Synagogue at 652 Lexington Avenue at 55th Street. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Sabin Vaccine Institute or the Mount Sinai Health System.