EUGENE MERCY

MERCY--Eugene, Jr. Eugene Mercy Jr. "Gene" passed away peacefully in his home on July 16, 2024, at the age of 87. Loved dearly by his family, he is survived by his wife, Carolyn Mercy, his children Eugene III (Tod) and Andrew Mercy, daughter-in-law Molly Mercy, his three grandchildren, Baxter, Jasper, and Emily Mercy, step-daughters Emma Goergen and Amy Pilkington, and step-grandchild Otto Goergen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Mercy, who passed away in 2010. Born November 18, 1936, in South Orange, NJ, he graduated from the Loomis Chaffee School in 1955 and Lehigh University in 1959. Lehigh awarded him the "L in Life Award" in 1988 in recognition of outstanding achievements in business and professional life and for his continued devotion to the University. After college, he served as a 1st. lieutenant in the U.S. Army. In 1964 he joined Goldman Sachs & Co. in the Securities Sales Department and was elected a General Partner in 1971. During his more than 25-year career with Goldman Sachs, he was a senior partner of the Commercial Real Estate Department and became the first Partnerin-Charge of the Mortgage Securities Department. After retirement, in 1996 he was appointed to the Goldman Sachs Limited Partner Advisory Committee to represent the firm during the company's initial public offering. After leaving Goldman Sachs, he became a Principal in Granite Capital International LLC as well as the Managing Member of EMJ Development LLC. Gene served on numerous boards, including as Vice Chairman of Lehigh University, Loomis Chaffee School, and Beth Israel Medical Center, as a Trustee of Continuum Health Partners, of Central Park Conservancy, of Rising Treetops at Oakhurst, and of Seeds of Peace. Beyond his professional and philanthropic achievements, Gene will be remembered as a true gentleman who put people at ease and loved to laugh with family and friends. Whether skiing, playing golf or tennis, dozing at the symphony, or enjoying a good meal with a drink, Gene approached life with enthusiasm and style, impeccably dressed for every occasion. Eugene Mercy's life was a testament to excellence, dedication, and the joy of living fully. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Central Park Conservancy or Mount Sinai Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate Gene's life will be held on September 12th at 11am at Central Synagogue in New York City, with a reception to follow.