Edward Otis Handy

Background

Handy, Edward Otis was born on January 9, 1929 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Edward Otis and Alice (Saalfield) Handy.

Education

AB, Harvard University, 1951; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1956.

Career

Associate, Edwards & Angell, Providence, 1956-1959; staff attorney, Textron Inc., Providence, 1960-1974; assistant general counsel, Textron Inc., Providence, 1974-1976; vice president employee benefits, Textron Inc., Providence, 1976-1987; vice president, secretary, Textron Inc., Providence, 1987-1991; retired, 1991.

Achievements

• Bar: Rhode Island 1956, United States District Court Rhode Island 1956.

Membership

Board of directors Employee Retirement Income Security Act Industries Committee, 1982-1991, vice chairman, 1990-1991. President, board directors Providence Athenaeum, 1972-1978. Trustee various organizations Captain United States Marine Corps, 1951-1953, Korea.

Member Providence Art Club, Hyannisport Club.

Connections

Married Susan Eastabrooks, May 12, 1951. Children: Susan Littlefield, John E., Edward O. III, Seth H.

Father:

Edward Otis Handy

Mother:

Alice (Saalfield) Handy

Spouse:

Susan Eastabrooks

child:

Seth H. Handy

child:

John E. Handy

child:

Edward O. III Handy

child:

Susan Littlefield Handy