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JAKOB ISBRANDTSEN Obituary
February 13, 1922 - July 13, 2018. Former shipping executive, Founding Chairman of South Street Seaport Museum, and noted deep water sailor. Survived by his wife, Marilyn King, seven children, Ellen Sykes, Niel Isbrandtsen, Hans Isbrandtsen (Katherine), Madeline Isbrandtsen, Eugenie Gentry (Bradford), Andree Pruett (Robert) and Leise Roberts (David). He is also survived by nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, five step-children and his sister Niel Rising. His first wife, Patricia Cotten, predeceased him. A service will be held at a later date. Contributions to either the Storm Trysail Foundation, 1 Woodbine Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538 or the South St., Seaport Museum, Ship Wavertree, 12 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038 in his memory would be greatly appreciated.
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July 25, 2018
To Ellen and all her Isbrandtsen relatives: When sailing with Ellen I loved hearing about all her father's wonderful sailing exploits. You can't go up to the bar at the Larchmont Yacht Club without someone coming up to Ellen and mentioning her father's sailing prowess. My heart goes out to you all.
Susan (and Michael) Weaver
July 17, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Richard R
July 17, 2018
It was a pleasure and an honor to get to know Jakob as a Seaport volunteer in 1990. Jakob immersed himself in all that he did. His work ethic was contagious and his life experiences were inspirational. He was a very fine man.
C Jefferson A Parker, Jr. (Skip)
July 16, 2018
Fair winds and following seas, Jakob. My father and uncle sailed in the 1970 Newport-Bermuda race on GOOD NEWS, Jakob's ketch. They had a terrific time and our family met the boat in Bermuda. Wonderful memories...
CKT
July 16, 2018
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
Ehud Oppenheimer
July 15, 2018
I will miss my long time patient Mr. Isbransten. Although I did not know you very well personally, you seemed like a man who could weather any storm.
May you rest in peace.
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