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WILKINS--Dr. Arthur H., died March 14, in Manhattan at age 88. He graduated from Columbia Grammar, Yale University, and received his Ph.D in Sociology from University of Chicago. After teaching at Brown, Dr. Wilkins became Director of Market Research at Papert Koenig Lois and Grey Advertising. He was an erudite person with varied interests and an engaging sense of humor. One of his great passions was jazz. In lively conversations, he was as likely to quote from the Great American Songbook as from Shakespeare. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patricia, and their daughter Sarah; his first wife Kathleen and two of their children, Thomas, and Patricia Parker; six grandchildren and a great-grandson; and his sister Shirley Liebowitz. His eldest son John died in 2003. Donations may be made in his name to Arts for Art, 107 Suffolk St. NY, NY 10002

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 20, 2007.

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Julia Wilkins

March 26, 2007

I am touched by the immensity of his impression on so many people, and the incredible legacy of his strength of will and zest for life. It is a blessing to recognize in myself some of his life continued in my own, I will consider a tall order to live up to this heritage. Thank you everyone who came to the memorial for your love. Those who shared, added tremendous richness to the experience, and to my own memories, thank you.

Kathleen Perry

March 25, 2007

The gathering to honor and celebrate Arthur's life was something I will always remember. I will miss him terribly but feel blessed to have had his friendship in my life. I will remember him forever.

Father and daughter wedding dance, Jan 6,2006

March 22, 2007

Diana Cascioli

March 20, 2007

I am so sorry about your loss. I know he will be deeply missed by everyone. I am very glad I got the chance to meet him. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Much love to you all.

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