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SAMUEL PEABODY Obituary
Born February 21st, 1925 in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 in New York City. He is survived by his loving daughter, Elizabeth Peabody, his brother Malcolm Peabody Jr., and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his adoring wife, Judy, his sister Marietta Tree, his brother Endicott "Chub" Peabody and his brother George Peabody. Sam graduated from the Brooks school and after being discharged from the U.S Army in 1945 he attended Harvard College graduating in 1950, then Teachers College at Columbia University where he did his graduate studies. Later, he was a teacher at the St Bernard's School in New York as well as The Rye Country Day School in Rye, New York where he served as Head of the Middle School. He was a consummate advocate for children and families. Sam was on the Board of Reality House, Antioch University, Citizens' Committee for Children of New York, Broad Jump, and Prep for Prep. He was also on the Vestry of St James Church in Manhattan. He loved his life, his family and his friends. He could never get over how lucky he had been. Sam loved Maine, climbing the mountains of Mt Desert Island, and was an avid squash player. He enjoyed traveling and was a unique story teller. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Donations in Sam's memory can be made to Citizens' Committee for Children of New York, 14 Wall Street, Suite 4E, NY NY 10005 and St James Church, 865 Madison Avenue, NY NY 10021 Att: The Rector/ In Memory of Samuel P. Peabody. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 13th at 4pm at St James Church, 865 Madison Avenue in New York City.
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TONY ROSE
May 2, 2022
I miss and think of Sam every day and will love Sam and Judy Peabody, forever.
Jerry Linnen
September 18, 2018
I never knew Sam but knew of him....He served with my Dad as an Infantry soldier in the Pacific during WW II..Like so many WW II Vets, Dad rarely talked about the War other than to say that his friends like Sam was "a good fella".....I once found a letter in my Dad's scrapbook that Sam wrote after the War expressing his thanks and deep affection for my Dad....All I remember is that Sam was getting ready to enter his Freshman year at Harvard ....Years later my Dad was happy and wrote a letter of Congratulations to Sam's brother Endicott upon his election as Governor of Massachusetts...I have nothing but fondness and respect for Sam Peabody, for his service with my Dad in the Pacific and for the subsequent life he lead.....Jerry Linnen, Boiling Springs, Pa.
William A Chanler
November 3, 2017
Sam was my alltime favorite teacher (St. Bernard's). He was kind, compassionate and was a true gentleman. Despite our 25 year age difference, he beat me regulary in squash. Losing to him never bothered me. I was planning to send him my novel to read but procrastinated far too long. Belated condolenses to his family.
August 26, 2017
How lucky I was to share so many lovely walks with Sam in his beloved Scotland . Un grand Monsieur , indeed . Only good souvenirs from two wonderful people , Judith and Sam . With all our sympathie to Elisabeth , from Nelly Cock , Belgium
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Robert Herbst
May 23, 2017
I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had Mr. Peabody as my Principal in the Lower School at RCDS. His patrician demeanor set an example for me and gave me a foundation that has served me throughout my life. I was able to tell him this at a reunion reception a few years ago and he was genuinely happy to hear it. I am grateful for his life and hope that he rests in peace.
Genevieve La Riva
May 12, 2017
Deepest condolencea to the family.
From a fellow parishioner,
Genevieve and Annabel La Riva
Carol Scott
May 10, 2017
A wonderful gift to education, the children of NYC and
everyone privileged to have known him. A gentleman's gentleman.
Tony Rose
May 9, 2017
Sam was simply the greatest friend and man one could have and know. I will miss him and his beautiful, spiritual, gift from God, wife, Judy, as long as I shall live. Rest In Peace, Samuel P. Peabody. You did all you could for as many as you could. Thank you, Tony Rose
Tricia Gordon-Allgood
May 8, 2017
He was a wonderful Principal..I think those of us who spent our elementary school years at Rye will remember him fondly....
Stuart Fischbach
May 8, 2017
Condolences to the family ...
'Mister Peabody' was my lower school principal at Rye Country Day school, and remember nothing but respect & admiration for him. He spoke to us the same, regardless if we were 2nd grade, middle school, or an adult ... I still see his smile in my memories. I pray that others fill the void of mentorship & friendship he leaves behind, and wish him well, and "THANKS!" as he heads into the next phase of his journey.
Sabra Ellen Endicott-Jones
May 7, 2017
Sam was my several times removed cousin, and my son Charles and I found him first at St. Bernard's school, and then just recently again at St. James. Sam and Judy were a joy to know, and inspiration to follow, and Sam was a rare gentleman of true nobility that my son and I were privileged to know, and proud to be family.
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