Background
Chasins, Edward A. was born on December 31, 1920 in New York City. Son of Charles L. and Ruth (Lessem) Chasins.
Communications company executive
Chasins, Edward A. was born on December 31, 1920 in New York City. Son of Charles L. and Ruth (Lessem) Chasins.
Bachelor of Arts, Swarthmore College, 1941.
Advertising and sales promotion manager, Melville Corporation, New York City, 1949-1966; vice president, creative supervisor, Muller, Jordan, Herrick, Inc., New York City, 1966-1974; president, Producers Row, Inc., 1974-1976; president, Chasins Communications division Reeves Communications Corporation, New York City, 1977-1982; vice president parent company.
Life member Archville Volunteer Fire Department, since 1952. Member Ossining (New York ) Democratic Committee, 1956-1970, chairman, 1964-1966. President Putnam Highlands Audubon Society, 1984-1988.
Trustee Alice Curtis Desmond and Hamilton Fish Library., 1988-1995. 1st lieutenant Army of the United States, 1942-1946.
Married Harriett Sue Mellett, January 18, 1947. Children: Margaret M. (Mistress Nurhan Arman), Daniel B., Harriett Brooks (Mistress Dickey-Chasins).