Myer Feldman,
Influential Adviser to President Kennedy
BY LARRY TEITELBAUM |
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Mr. Feldman was chairman of the executive committee
and lead director of the worldwide organization. Tim Shriver,
chairman of the Special Olympics, practiced a quiet compassion,
contributing time and money to help the organization
thrive. "He was the hidden wise man (and the) guiding hand
behind the legal structure of this movement and its grown
and expansion."
After leaving government service, Mr. Feldman started a law
firm which grew to more than 100 lawyers. He also ran radio
stations and newspapers; was a book review editor for the Saturday
Review; and produced six Broadway plays.
Mr. Feldman is survived by his wife Adrienne Arsht; son Jim;
a daughter, Jane Walker; two grandchildren; a sister; and his first
wife, Jackie Moskovitz.
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