David O. Brownwood
March 17, 2023
David O. Brownwood of Greenwich, Connecticut passed away on March 17, 2023, at the age of 87. Born May 24, 1935, to Ruth Bellamy and Robert Osgood in Los Angeles, California, David was known throughout his life for his intelligence, kindness and generosity.
He received his A.B. with distinction from Stanford University in 1956 and went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force as a fighter pilot in the Air Defense Command until 1961. Flying remained a passion for David, even after his active duty. He attended Harvard Law School, receiving his LL.B. magna cum laude in 1964. From 1966 to 1967, he taught law at the University of Khartoum in the Sudan and from 1967 to 1968 at the Kenya Institute of Administration. Upon returning to the United States, he joined the New York-based law firm of Cravath, Swaine and Moore LLP and became a partner in 1973, focusing his practice on corporate finance.
Throughout his life, David was active in his local community, serving as President of the Board of Trustees of Greenwich Library, President of the Board of Trustees at Greenwich Country Day School, and a Trustee of the Greenwich Historical Society. He also dedicated his time as a Board Member of Nathaniel Witherell in Greenwich, the Royal Oak Foundation and the Benjamin Franklin House Foundation.
He is survived by his wife, Susan, and their seven children: Jeff, Kirsten, Scott, Dan, Brad, Stephanie and Molly. He will be lovingly remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, whose greatest pleasure in life was spending time with family and friends, including his 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A celebration of David's life for family and friends will be held on July 2, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Field Club in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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Published by Greenwich Time on Mar. 21, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for David Brownwood

7 Entries

Carlyle Hall

December 11, 2023

David and I were two SAILER law teachers in Khartoum, Sudan, from 1996 to 1967. David was quite dashing at the time, having just been a fighter pilot. He was smart as a whip. He loved his teaching post and bonded with the faculty members and Dean Zaki Mustafa. For many years after we abruptly were terminated due to the Six Day War, David was one of the key SAILER alumni, and he played a significant role in bringing about our "Twenty Years After" reunion at the Arden House, where a majority of the former SAILER teachers convened to reflect on what, if any, contribution we had made to the development of African law and legal institutions through the SAILER program. He was an admirable man.

Betsy Shaw Weiner, Croton-on-Hudson, NY

May 28, 2023

Just now learned of David's death. I am very sad. We'd been friends since our senior year at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. Then he went off to Stanford and I went to Oberlin. He led a good life, loving Bo, and was so proud of his children, grandchildren, and even some great grandchildren, as I recall. So glad that so many of you took that lovely trip to Berlin and Athens last December! Newish memories.

Barbara and Paul Daley

March 26, 2023

Beau. Paul and I were so sad to hear of David´s passing. We have such fond memories of lovely summer evenings together. Paul will especially miss trading oft told war/pilot stories with him. You are in our thoughts and prayers my friend.

Laura and Rich Allen

March 25, 2023

Dear Bo and family, Rich and I are sorry for David's loss. We remember fondly all those wonderful ski trips we took all over the world with our families. Love, Rich and Laura

Paul Michalski

March 24, 2023

Bo,
We are so sorry for your loss and are praying for you and your family.

Dave was a father figure and mentor for me at a time when my fathers (both natural and step) had passed on. He interviewed me for Cravath on campus in 1984, was my first assigned partner when I started in 1986, of course was a dear friend and partner during our years together in London from 1996-2000, and was there for me with sage advice when Lisa and I went through a difficult period in our marriage.

They don´t get any better than Dave. A good man and a life lived well. It is an honor and blessing to call him a friend.
Paul

Betty Roberts

March 24, 2023

Susan,
I am sending you my prayers and love.
David made my time at GCDS so wonderful and special. He always had time for me. My prayers are with you. Please give Molly an extra tight hug from me.
Betty

Karen Kwa

March 23, 2023

An amazing uncle. Master of Go. Much loved. Will always be missed.

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