FELLOWES RODD

RODD--Fellowes "Sam" Morgan. Fellowes "Sam" Morgan Rodd -- Sam passed away at home in Scottsdale, Arizona with his wife, Alice Rodd O'Rourke, by his side. Sam was born in NYC to Thomas Rodd III and Wendy Morgan Rodd. He is survived by sons F. Morgan Rodd, Loughlin Rodd, Aiden Rodd, daughter-in-law Maggie Littlejohn, grandson David Rodd, and brothers Thomas Rodd, Jr. and Dr. Carey Rodd. He is predeceased by his first wife, Betsy Channing. Sam loved his family, law, and sports, as well as the New York Times Crossword Puzzle. He attended St. Paul's School, Harvard College, and Columbia Law School. In college he played three varsity sports, notably soccer where he twice helped Harvard win the Ivy League championship with Nigerian soccer legend, and close friend, Chris Ohiri. After college he ran six marathons and played on several rugby squads. Sam's favorite sport was baseball. He passed his immense knowledge, playing skill, and love of the game on to his sons. On the Friday Hampton express they played baseball trivia to the delight of weary commuters who were especially impressed by the boys' knowledge of the Negro League. Sam began his career at Emmet, Marvin & Martin. Subsequently he reported great fulfillment in international commercial transactions "that had never been done before." His work spanned mining for International Nickel and Freeport MacMoran, and software as Computer Associates Associate General Counsel and as Metiom General Counsel. Later he joined college classmates in Berkman, Bottger, Newman & Rodd. Sam had a ready laugh. He was always modest about his prodigious talents. He was a master of the written word and a dictionary of rare expressions. He launched "Scrum Down" magazine which covered rugby in the 1980s and founded "Rathbones," a popular UES gathering place. Sam often recounted his idyllic youth spent fishing in the Thousand Islands and bicycling Ireland. He was a superb dancer whether the foxtrot or the hustle. He is dearly loved by his family who are grateful for all he brought to their lives. A Memorial will be held on September 24th, 2022 in NYC.