NATHAN PEARSON
Nathan Williams Pearson, advisor to the Mellon family for more than 50 years and consultant to some of the largest businesses in America, died June 11th at the age of 91.
A native of new York City, he graduated from Dartmouth College in 1932 and went on to receive a masters degree in business administration from Harvard University in 1934.
In earlier years, he worked at US Steel Corp., Matson Navigation Co., and Carborundum Company.
He later entered the US Navy where he met his wife, Kathleen Patricia McMurtry.
In 1948, he joined T. Mellon & Sons, the firm that managed assets of Andrew Mellon's children. In 1970, he was appointed director of the Mellon National Bank and Trust Co., now known as Mellon Financial Corp.
He also served on baords of several comapnies including Gulf Oil and Alcoa. he was appointed chairman emeritus of Mellon in 1987 and served on the advisory board from 1991-1999. of Swickley, PA, died recently in Pennsylvania.
In addition to his wife, he iss survived by a son, Nathan Pearson Jr. of Rye, NY, 3 grandchildren, 3 nieces and a nephew. he was predeceased by a son, James S. Pearson.
Family members will conduct a Graveside Service at the Gallup Hill family Cemetery on Saturday, July 13th at 11am. There are no visiting hours.