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MATTHEW ROSEN Obituary
The Board and Staff of Playwrights Horizons mourn the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Matthew Rosen. He served on the Board of Trustees for more than six years. What stands out most was his deep and genuine love for theater and the process of playwriting. He attended almost every developmental reading we did, and became a personal friend and champion to many of our writers and staff. He was smart, thoughtful and compassionate. We will remember him as a highly respected lawyer, a loving father, and a friend. Our deepest sympathies to his partner Mariana Elder and his children Anthony Elder Rosen, and Amanda and Oliver. Judith O. Rubin, Chairman Tim Sanford, Artistic Director Leslie Marcus, Managing Director Adam Greenfield, Associate Artistic Director The entire Board and Staff of Playwrights Horizons
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Memories and Condolences
for MATTHEW ROSEN
Rene Diaz
March 21, 2024
To this day we all miss you mr Rosen you were a great person rip and we hope your family are well
Kenneth S Rosen MD
December 6, 2015
Thank you all for the kind words and thoughts about my brother Matthew Rosen. He was a grey brother, father, husband, and uncle. and we will all miss him.
November 30, 2015
Dear Rosen Family,
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this difficult time. Psalms 116:15
Dwayne Haywood
November 30, 2015
Matthew was one of the great shining lights. I will miss him dearly. He always found a way to make me laugh when I would try to make him laugh. He was caring and loving man and will be missed by us all.
Martha King
November 25, 2015
I'm so very sorry to hear about Matt's premature death! I didn't know him well while at Swarthmore in our mutual class of '73, and always had a good impression of him. I also remember being warmly impressed with his "quite kindness" and engagement at a recent class reunion. My heart goes out to his wife, kids, family and many friends.
Melanie Gnazzo
November 25, 2015
Condolences to Matt's family and colleagues. Matt was a great a lawyer because he approached problem solving by mixing intellectual rigor with an understanding (and a desire to learn more about) the practical realties of a given situation. He was a great mentor to me during my tenure at Skadden and I credit him with shaping my own approach to the practice of law. And even in the 80's he tried to get anyone that had free time to attend off-off- broadway theater productions. I am sure he will be missed by everyone in the many worlds in which he travelled!
Bill Yarrow
November 25, 2015
My college roommate and dear friend. I can't believe you are gone, Matthew. Your talent and kindness helped change the world. Your wit and laughter enlivened it. I will miss you more than words can say. May fond memories of you console your family and comfort your friends.
Susan Levitan
November 24, 2015
As the daughters of James Levitan, we would like to extend our condolences to Matt's family at his untimely passing. Of the many experiences our father had at Skadden, mentoring Matt was one of the ones he valued most, and we know he was proud of the extraordinary lawyer and exemplary person that Matt became. Our thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
David Rosenbaum
November 24, 2015
Matthew and I went to Central High School together and then Swarthmore College, where we graduated in the same year, 1973. To be honest, I had no idea that he had achieved such stardom in the legal profession or even that he became a lawyer, but in retrospect, this all makes sense, as do the nice things I've read about him. As a young guy, he was a role model for the rest of us. Condolences to all who knew him.
Ginger Walker
November 23, 2015
Called Philadelphia home for many years. Am sorry for your loss.
John Sasopoulos
November 23, 2015
I had the pleasure of meeting Matthew some years ago. He was king enough to meet with me and share his insights about the tax profession. I will forever remember and cherish his modesty, his kindness and his words of encouragement. May he rest in peace.
Cary Pugh
November 23, 2015
To the superlatives previously noted I would add that Matthew's qualities as a teacher, in any setting, were unsurpassed, even of the most complex concepts. I feel fortunate to have been the beneficiary of his patience and wisdom and grace. My deepest condolences to Matthew's family, friends and colleagues.
Bruce Norris
November 23, 2015
What a, kind, smart and generous man. I only met Matthew six years or so ago, through Playwrights Horizons. We had many lunches and dinners together and I am awfully saddened to think there will be no more of them. My thoughts are with Mariana and his family.
Mark Silverman
November 23, 2015
Matt was a good friend and one of the best tax lawyers that I had the pleasure to work with. I will miss him a lot.
Bob Blacksberg
November 23, 2015
May your memories of Matt be a treasure and a blessing. Terry Novick, his law school classmate, and I have Matt to thank for directing us to Philadelphia, a place we wouldn't have imagined without his encouragement. Our lives would have been so different.
Barbara Dahl
November 23, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Matthew's loved one's. The world will be a less interesting place without him. His wit and intelligence along with the care he has shown toward his friends and his deep love of his family made him special. I am terribly sorry to have gotten this news.
Iver Sanchez
November 23, 2015
What a wonderful man! He will be greatly missed.
Scott Dayan
November 23, 2015
Matthew was one of the finest tax lawyers on the planet. He was the living embodiment of the adage "the bigger they are, the nicer they are."
Daniel McCall
November 23, 2015
My thoughts are with Matthew's family. He motivated and inspired everyone who had the good fortune of working with him.
Ken Klothen
November 23, 2015
I met Matt during our freshman year at Swarthmore and reconnected with him periodically over the last 15 years. He was the same funny, modest, warm person the last time we got together as he was the first time we met. His intellectual power was always apparent just below the surface, but first and foremost Matt was a giving, thoughtful and empathic person I was lucky to know.
Caroline Franklin Berry
November 22, 2015
Oliver and Amanda,
Will, Nick and I are so very sad to learn of your father's death. We are thinking of you, and of all the family, with much love. Having known Matthew since you, Oliver, were five years old, I know that his loss is a huge blow. Please know that we love you and want to support you in any way we can in the difficult months ahead
Thomas Tatarian
November 21, 2015
Matthew inspired me to be the best Tax Librarian I could ever be. To match his incredible skill, determination, and thoughtfulness. It was my honor to serve Matthew and his tax department.
Hal Hicks
November 21, 2015
My sympathies to Matthew's family. He was a remarkable lawyer and the best tax lawyer I ever met or worked with. He will be greatly missed and fondly and warmly remembered.
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