Felix Edward Edward Larkin

Background

LARKIN, Felix was born on August 3, 1909 in New York, United States. Son of John A. Larkin and Maria C. Henry.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Fordham University, 1931; honorary Doctor of Laws, Fordham University, 1978; Master of Business Administration, New York University, 1933; Juris Doctor, St. John's U., 1942.

Career

Engaged security business, 1933-1937; lecturer, Fordham University School Business, 1937-1942; law secretary, Judge James Garrett Wallace (Court General Sessions), New York City, 1939-1947; assistant general counsel, Department Defense, 1947; general counsel, Department Defense, 1949-1951; vice president charge industrial relations, W.R. Grace & Company. New York City, 1951-1958; executive vice president administration, W.R. Grace & Company. New York City, 1958-1969; executive vice president, senior member office of president, W.R. Grace & Company.

New York City, 1969-1971; president, W.R. Grace & Company. New York City, 1971-1974; chairman corporation, W.R. Grace & Company. New York City, 1974-1981; chairman of the executive committee, W.R. Grace & Company.

New York City, 1981-1986; director emeritus, W.R. Grace & Company. New York City, 1986-1991. Chairman directors advisory council Marine Midland Bank, since 1981.

Professor management Graduate School Business Fordham University, 1982.

Achievements

• Felix Edward Larkin has been listed as a noteworthy corporation executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Fordham University, 1969-1978, emeritus, 1978-1991, chairman board trustees, 1970-1977. Trustee Gregorian Foundation, chairman board trustees, 1983. Board governors New Rochelle (New York ) Hospital Medical Center Association.

Member Friendly Sons St. Patrick, American Arbitration Association (director 1975-1984), Conference Board Clubs: Winged Foot Golf (Mamaroneck) (governor 1967-1972, 74-76, 80, president 1982-1984). Larchmont (New York ) Yacht. New York University, Pinnacle (New York City) (governor).

Delray Beach (Florida). Pine Tree Golf (Boynton Beach, Florida). Knights of Malta.

Interests

• Golf.

Connections

Married Evelyn Wallace, December 28, 1937 (deceased 1990). Children: Nancy Larkin Carr, John, James.

Father:

John A. Larkin

Mother:

Maria C. (Henry) Larkin

Spouse:

Evelyn Wallace

child:

James Larkin

child:

Nancy Larkin Carr Larkin

child:

John Larkin