Lloyd Shapley

What a great Mathematician Mr. Shapley was. He made a tremendous contribution to the mathematic community. That was a God given talent he had with numbers. To the family you have my sincere sympathy. May God grant you the needed peace and comfort.

Sad news for me and many others. I really felt a big loss as he was my gateway to the world outside India. I was planning to write a little piece expressing my appreciation and send it to friends (his and mine) but then I thought people may not care, so I did not do it.

If I was not writing his lecture notes at the recommendation of VK Chetty (which was basically my understanding of his work reading his papers that he presented at ISI Delhi, together with Martin Shubik and Pradeep Dubey) there was no way that I would end-up doing research on Shapley Value at ISI and then my supervisor (T Parthasarathy) would push me to go abroad finish my work. That landed me at Yale with strong recommendation from Shapley, Shubik and Dubey.The truth is that I did not understand a single word that he spoke at his seminars with his American accent, which I was not exposed to at all at that age. But he thought my notes were quite good, and I had my first publication with him(by Macmilan, in ISI lecture series). Much later I did work on Random Order Approach to Shapley Value of non atomic games, and I presented it at a conference, honoring Robert Aumann's 65th Birthday. Bob loved my work too. In fact, he paid so much attention to my work that all participants were very respectful during the conference. Bob also recommended me to use differential geometric route to Haar measure to see if I could get more insights to my approach that used measure theoretic approach. My interest in Math,especially to Haar measure theory, was due to Shapley's influence, together with the influence of KR Parthasarathy and T Parthasarathy later. As Robert Lucas said, much of learning and deeper researcher happens when an individual gets to study and interact in the right environment and being introduced to interesting problems. I think I had those opportunities because of these people and institutions.

The news about his passing reminded me all these great memories and made me feel very sad.

Rest in Peace

To the family of Lloyd, so sorry for your loss, may the God of all comfort strengthen you and comfort you during this most difficult time.

To the Shapley Family, How difficult it is when we lose someone so adored; who meant so much to family and friends. May the God of all comfort be with you during this period of great loss as future promises await. Jeremiah 31:13

I am so sorry for your loss. May Jehovah the God of tender mercies comfort and strengthen the family in this difficult time

May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of grief, may all fond memories stay close to your hearts. Psalms 46:1

I'm truly sorry for your loss . Mayor heavenly father be with the family and friends . Made his fond memory stick close to your hearts . Psalms 62:5

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

My condolences to the Shapley Family and friends for the loss of your dear father and friend. May it be comforting to you that his accomplishments benefits the family and others (Proverbs 19:17) ~ Linda, Queens, NY

My prayers are with you and your family.

Sorry for your loss. May you draw comfort from the scripture at Ecclesiastes 9 : 5 that show your loved ones a resting in peace.

To the Shipley family,friends,and colleagues. Our heartfelt condolences to all.May your fond memories of him bring joy and happiness.We appreciate his contribution to society.Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.

My deepest condolences for your loss. Words of comfot at Psalms 29:11

Shapely family and friends, I am sorry for your loss. I am sorry for your loss. I hope the words, will bring you all some comfort in this diffcult time!

Sorry for your loss. May God continue to bless the family.

Sincerely,

My deepest sympathy go out to the Sapley family and friends.

May the God of all comfort be with the family during this difficult time.

Shapley Family my condolences to you..May the true God who cares for you be with you at this time.

In God's care, rest in peace.

I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you peace and strength during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11

Your father used his life well for humanity. Treasure the good memories you can reflect on that you have of him.

Raechelle

May it comfort family and friends that Lloyd will return to the days of his youth as promised in the ancient writings at Job 33:25

Beloveds, I am so sorry to hear about Lloyd Shapley's passing. He lived a long and wonderful life. Many cannot say the same. May his memory live in your hearts and in God's book of life . . .

We'll miss you !

My sincere sympathy for your loss. He made a name for himself by means of his contributions to society. He will be truly missed. May God grant you the strength to endure your grief.