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JOHN TISHMAN Obituary
New York, NY, age 90. Devoted father and grandfather and legendary builder. Born and raised in New York, the City he loved and devoted his life to improving. Graduated from the University of Michigan at the age of 20 as an electrical engineer and a commissioned officer in the Navy. Remained active with his alma mater for the rest of his life. He joined the family real estate business in 1948. During a long career, he pioneered the industry of construction management. As a builder he oversaw the construction of many iconic projects, including three of the first four 100+ story buildings in the world, including the original World Trade Center. As a former teacher, he was a leading philanthropist, who dedicated resources to education, arts and science. He was a former Chairman of the board of trustees of The New School. He has served on the Boards of Directors of other prominent New York institutions, including Carnegie Hall. In 1997, he was named a "Living Landmark" by the New York Landmarks Conservancy. He was predeceased by his wife, Suzanne in 2005. He is survived by his daughter Katherine Blacklock, his son Daniel R. Tishman and his daughter-in-law Sheryl Crockett Tishman, and three grandsons, Joshua Tishman, Gabriel Tishman and Kyle Blacklock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The New School. After a private service, the family will receive friends on Monday, February 8, from 5:30-8:00pm, at Frank E. Campbell, 1076 Madison Avenue at 81st Street. A public memorial will be held at a later date.
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Louis Katsos
February 1, 2021
John was a pioneer in the Construction Management field, who has effected thousands with his philanthropy, and a great mentor. May his memory be eternal.
Lou Katsos
Dan Sassa
February 9, 2016
Although I never met Mr. John Tishman I would like to extend my condolences to your family. I am sorry for your loss, your father's name will forever live on with his great deal of work in construction of iconic building's throughout this great country and its many city's!
Louis Katsos
February 8, 2016
My condolences to family and friends of John Tishman, a great builder and philanthropist. It was my pleasure and honor to have have known him and to have worked with him. May his memory be eternal.
Richard
February 8, 2016
As you celebrate a life well lived be comforted by prayers to the FATHER, your cherished memories shared with John along with loving support of family and friends.
John Tishman and Dr. Sidney Kreps, 8/8/15
Karen Kreps
February 7, 2016
It was with great sadness that I read on the home page nytimes.com that John Tishman had passed. He and his
late wife, Sue, had been like second parents to me. They were next door
neighbors in Cold Spring, NY during my formative years. I will always
remember him for his wry sense of humor and for how he helped with the
snow plow on his Jeep to clear snow off the lake so we could skate, and
he made it super smooth with a sump pump. I recall him having dinner on
our screened front porch and telling us that he was going to be building
the tallest building in the world. He attended my wedding 23 years ago
and the unveiling for my mother's grave stone, five years ago. I'm glad
that last year, I manage to arrange for him and my then 101-year-old dad
to have a reunion lunch. My sympathy goes to his kids, Kate and Dan.
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