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John D Tuttle

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John D Tuttle

Birth
Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, USA
Death
9 Jan 2022 (aged 90)
New York, USA
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John David Tuttle January 9, 2022 John D. Tuttle died peacefully at home in New York City on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born November 5, 1931, in Syracuse, NY to John R. Tuttle and Louise Buckley Tuttle. He was predeceased by his parents, and brothers, Forbes S. Tuttle and Richard P. Tuttle, and sister, Sally T. Merrick.

He is survived by sisters-in-law, Sally P. Tuttle and Siegrid K. Tuttle, both of Syracuse, and Sharye Skinner of Cazenovia. He is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews, 14 great-nieces and nephews and seven great-great-nieces and nephews. He attended Pebble Hill School, Northwood School, graduating from the Taft School in 1950. He graduated University of Pennsylvania, class of 1954, and Cornell University School of Law, class of 1957. He later earned an LLM in taxation from the NYU Law School. He began his legal career with the Hiscock law firm (now Barclay Damon LLP) in Syracuse and then at the IRS in Washington, DC. He moved to New York City in the early 1960s, as tax counsel, first at Ingersoll-Rand, then later in the General Counsel's office at Texaco until he retired in 1994. He was a member of Brick Presbyterian Church for over 35 years, serving as an usher and Deacon. He volunteered with New York Cares, and many food pantries in New York City. He was a member of the Cazenovia Club in Cazenovia, NY. He was an avid tennis player spending many summers in the Hamptons or on the courts of Central Park. He was an accomplished duplicate bridge player, achieving Life Master status in the American Contract Bridge League. Socially, he enjoyed many partner dance genres of ballroom dancing. He traveled extensively with his friend, Ann M. Darmstaetter, especially enjoying many cruises and land tours together. A memorial service will be held in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brick Presbyterian Church, 62 East 92nd St., New York, NY 10128. Please leave Memories and Condolences on syracuse. com/obits
Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Jan. 19 to Jan. 23, 2022.
John David Tuttle January 9, 2022 John D. Tuttle died peacefully at home in New York City on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born November 5, 1931, in Syracuse, NY to John R. Tuttle and Louise Buckley Tuttle. He was predeceased by his parents, and brothers, Forbes S. Tuttle and Richard P. Tuttle, and sister, Sally T. Merrick.

He is survived by sisters-in-law, Sally P. Tuttle and Siegrid K. Tuttle, both of Syracuse, and Sharye Skinner of Cazenovia. He is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews, 14 great-nieces and nephews and seven great-great-nieces and nephews. He attended Pebble Hill School, Northwood School, graduating from the Taft School in 1950. He graduated University of Pennsylvania, class of 1954, and Cornell University School of Law, class of 1957. He later earned an LLM in taxation from the NYU Law School. He began his legal career with the Hiscock law firm (now Barclay Damon LLP) in Syracuse and then at the IRS in Washington, DC. He moved to New York City in the early 1960s, as tax counsel, first at Ingersoll-Rand, then later in the General Counsel's office at Texaco until he retired in 1994. He was a member of Brick Presbyterian Church for over 35 years, serving as an usher and Deacon. He volunteered with New York Cares, and many food pantries in New York City. He was a member of the Cazenovia Club in Cazenovia, NY. He was an avid tennis player spending many summers in the Hamptons or on the courts of Central Park. He was an accomplished duplicate bridge player, achieving Life Master status in the American Contract Bridge League. Socially, he enjoyed many partner dance genres of ballroom dancing. He traveled extensively with his friend, Ann M. Darmstaetter, especially enjoying many cruises and land tours together. A memorial service will be held in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brick Presbyterian Church, 62 East 92nd St., New York, NY 10128. Please leave Memories and Condolences on syracuse. com/obits
Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Jan. 19 to Jan. 23, 2022.


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