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JOSEPH FORSTADT Obituary
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP mourns the passing of our retired litigation partner Joseph Forstadt. Among many highlights over a 45-year career, Joe led clients to victory in Seawall Associates v. City of New York, an appellate ruling that helped launch New York City's 1990s real estate boom. A proud graduate of NYU Law School and City College, Joe devoted significant time to public service and held senior posts under five NYC mayors. He served as NYC's first Commissioner of Consumer Affairs under Mayor Lindsay and as counsel to Gov. Nelson Rockefeller's Citizen's Commission on Reapportionment of the New York State Legislature. He was longtime counsel to the Association of Justices of the State Supreme Court, which named him an Honorary Justice in 2008. Joe's many honors were mirrored by the respect and affection he earned from co-workers. He was a friend and mentor to lawyers and staff alike. We extend sympathy to Joe's wife Rona, their five children and 11 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in June.
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Memories and Condolences
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March 28, 2017
Our condolences to our nephews, Jonathan and Andrew, on the passing of their father and to the entire Forstadt family.
David & Susan Gorin
McLean, Virginia
KELLEY
March 28, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOUR FAMILY A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
Sailing with Joe
Ellen Bornet
March 27, 2017
I could talk about Joe being an just about the best litigator I've ever met. It would be true; but, a very small part of the man. I could talk about him being an astute politician with the ability to bring people togeter -- also true. I prefer to talk about my old friend and mentor. The fact that after knowing Joe for about 50 years and am not his oldest friend speaks volumes about both his loyalty and his ability to instill loyalty. He was a gentlemen in the true sense of the word. A man of honor and integrity. Joe was a family man who adored his wife and being surrounded by his kids and grandkids. My deepest sympathy to Rona and the entire Forstadt clan. Please know that I'll always be there for you.
Martin Solomon
March 27, 2017
A great man, a great lawyer and a very special human being
Jerry Kaufman
March 27, 2017
Please acceopt my sincere condolences on the passing of Joe.
May his neshuma rest in peace. Jerry Kaufman
walter tolub
March 25, 2017
May his memory be for a blessing.
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