JOHN CODEY

CODEY--John W.

The Rockefeller University mourns the passing of our cherished friend John Codey, who served for nearly two decades as an advisor and executive vice president of Helmsley Enterprises, Inc. and, more recently, as a trustee of the Helmsley Charitable Trust. A guiding light in New York's philanthropic community, John will be remembered for his wise leadership and his dedication to many causes, including medical research and conservation. At Rockefeller, he was instrumental in advancing basic and clinical research through generous grants from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to establish and help support the Center for Basic and Translational Research on Disorders of the Digestive System. Under the direction of Barry Coller, M.D., the center brings together physicians and scientists for intensive interdisciplinary collaboration intended to result in new treatments for a broad range of health conditions. John believed strongly in investing in the scientific leaders of the future. He was deeply interested in the young investigators whose research the Trust has supported at Rockefeller, and he showed great curiosity about their work. They, in turn, felt privileged to know and interact with a foundation executive of such tremendous personal warmth. With deepest gratitude to John, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to his beloved wife, Anne; his three children; his grandchildren; and his colleagues at the Helmsley Charitable Trust. David Rockefeller, Honorary Chair and Life Trustee Russell Carson, Chair Marc Tessier-Lavigne, President Barry Coller, V.P. for Medical Affairs Marnie Imhoff, Senior Vice President