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MICHAEL K. TAUSSIG
AGE: 71 HIGHLAND PARK
Michael Taussig, 71, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at the Parker Home, Piscataway, after a long illness. Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, he came to the United States as an infant. The family moved to Colorado where he attended high school, graduating as one of the first Merit Scholars. He earned a PhD in economics from M.I.T. and was a faculty member at Rutgers University for 29 years. He published research on income distribution and the Social Security system. He particularly enjoyed teaching students. He was a regular visitor to Monmouth Park Racetrack.
Michael is survived by his wife, Nikki Taussig; son, Nicholas Taussig; daughter, Dana Levin; son-in-law, Michael Levin; grandchildren, Julia and Theodore Levin, and his brother, Peter Taussig. A special thank you is owed to the devoted staff at the Parker Home, who cared for Michael with great kindness for almost 5 years.
The funeral will be private. A celebration of Michael's life by his family and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the NJ Chapter of the APDA (American Parkinson's Disease Association), 120 Albany Street, Suite 360, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
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Harlan Matusow
January 7, 2024
Dr. Taussig was a beloved mentor and advisor when I was an economics student at Rutgers in the early 1980s. To this day, I think of him often, and I regret not having written a few words about his effect on my life until now. I am grateful for having been his student, and to his family I say, may his memory forever be a blessing.
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