Eugene M. Grant

Eugene Martin Grant (July 17, 1918 – April 3, 2018) was an American real estate investor, philanthropist and civic leader. He owned several buildings in Manhattan, New York City.

Early life Eugene M. Grant was born as Eugene Martin Greenberg on July 17, 1918, in Hell's Kitchen in New York City. His father, Samuel Greenberg, had immigrated from Russia as a teenager and later became a real estate investor.

Civic activities Grant was the chairman of the UJA-Federation of New York and the Jewish Museum.

Personal life and death Grant married Emily Louise Geldsaler, of Toronto.

Grant died on April 3, 2018, at the age of 99. He was survived by his wife of 68 years, their three daughters (Terry, Andrea and Carolyn), and extended family. His funeral was held on April 5 at the Larchmont Temple in Larchmont, New York.

Awards and honors Eugene and his wife Emily were recognized among The New Jewish Home's Eight Over Eighty Gala 2014 honorees.