Richard Anton Pearl ’54
Richard Anton Pearl ’54 of New Orleans passed away April 20. Dick was born in Scarsdale, New York, and attended Scarsdale High School. At Dartmouth he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi and the Interfraternity Treasurers Council, majored in economics, worked at The Dartmouth as photography editor, served as varsity lacrosse manager, and was involved in the Air Force ROTC. Dick earned his M.B.A. at Tuck in 1955 and then served as a captain during the Korean War. He met his wife, Jane, in N.Y.C. After their first child was born, they moved to Bedford, New York, where they lived for 50 years. Dick was active in many local causes, including the Road Review League and Mianus River Gorge and Westchester Land Trust. Dick joined First Manhattan Co. at its inception in 1964. He became head of the firm’s institutional department and in 1976 became a partner, a position he held for several decades. As the firm’s business shifted to investment management, he became a full-time money manager, a role he retained until his retirement in 2017. Dick and Jane strongly advocated for the environment and supported a chair for environmental studies at Dartmouth. Dick remained active in Dartmouth, visiting the campus for reunions and staying in touch with former classmates. He was an avid sailor, skier, and tennis enthusiast. He and Jane shared a love for travel and met many wonderful people along the way. He was predeceased by Jane, and is survived by his daughters, Jennifer and Merrie.
