Victor Edwin Stewart

Victor Edwin Stewart
With immense sadness, his family announces that Victor Edwin Stewart died at the age of 73 on June 17th in the arms of his son James, at his treasured family home, surrounded by all the blessings of his wondrous life. He leaves behind his wife Carol Goulian Stewart- the love of his life and the greatest woman he'd ever met- just days after celebrating a joyous 39th wedding anniversary, as well as his three sons Victor, James and Andrew, named in order of seniority. He also leaves behind his sisters Caroline and Sylvia, as well as his brother Jay.
Victor was born in Manhattan on September 19th 1950, and grew up amongst his family homes on Park Avenue in New York, Charles Street in Mayfair, London, and Sam Lord's Castle in Barbados. He was a scholar of the highest order: he attended Buckley School, continued on as Valedictorian of the class of 1968 at St. Mark's School, then graduated from Yale College class of 1972, Harvard Business School class of 1975, and UVA Law School class of 1979. Beyond his native language of English, he was fluent or proficient in French, Italian, Spanish, Latin, Ancient Greek and Middle Egyptian hieroglyphics. A member of the Triple Nine Society, Victor's intellect reigned supreme.
He began his career in finance, later working as an Investment Banker at Deutsche Bank before co-founding Manhattan's premier class action law firm, Lovell Stewart Halebian Jacobson LLP, prosecuting claims involving commodity manipulation and price fixing, and exchange related antitrust claims. Victor was Senior Partner and Chairman of the securities law department specializing in securities litigation, public and private securities offerings both as issuer's and underwriter's counsel, arbitrage, mortgage securitization and financial markets analysis.
Victor was an avid traveler who explored many corners of the world, seeking out firsthand experiences in as many cultures as he could find. He was deeply knowledgable in all facets of human history, and an avid collector of books and paintings. As a dedicated reader he continually learned about subjects that fascinated him such as history and literature.
He was a proud Freemason, serving as master of his lodge, Kane Lodge #454, twice.
Victor also cared deeply for family and tradition. This tied into his love for the United Kingdom, the birth place of his father, George Stewart, the founder of Stewart Smith Group. He participated in many philanthropic initiatives with the Royal Family, and was active at Westminster Abbey, as well as serving as the Chairman of the Board of the Queen Elizabeth II Garden in Manhattan. He was also the former President of both the St. Andrew's Society and the St. George's Society of Manhattan.
He will be missed beyond the capacity of expression, and will never be forgotten by his wife, his children or the countless lives he touched. His legacy will live on forever.