Alfred J. Marrow


Alfred Josephon Marrow was an American industrial psychologist, executive, civil rights leader, and philanthropist.

Early life and family

Marrow was born in New York City, New York, the second oldest of six children of Lithuanian-Jewish parents Rebecca and Dr. Isidore L. Marrow. His siblings were Ruth Kagan, Alfred, Sylvia Cares, Lucille Richman, Blanche Jungreis, and Seymour. His father and mother later purchased land in Long Beach, New York, building a mansion on the northwest corner of Beech Street and Magnolia Boulevard, the site of many family gatherings.
His cousin was biochemist David E. Green. Through him, Marrow was a first cousin, twice removed, of U.S. Senator Tammy Suzanne Green Baldwin.
Isidor was a director of the Israel Zion Hospital and a member of the Jewish Education Committee.
Alfred Marrow received his master's degree at Columbia University. He earned his doctorate from New York University in 1937.

Career

Marrow followed his father in many undertakings, working in the family business, earning his doctorate, and involving himself in philanthropic and educational work.
Marrow was an industrial psychologist.
Among his numerous books, he wrote a biography of friend and fellow psychologist Kurt Lewin.

Personal life

While earning his master's degree in New York City, he married his wife, Russian-born Monette "Monte" Marrow. They had a son, Paul Bennett, and a daughter, Marjorie. He had five grandchildren, including Adam Marrow and actor and comedian Andy Samberg.
He was a member of Old Oaks Country Club in Purchase, New York, and Whippoorwill Country Club in Armonk, New York.
Late in life, Marrow split his time between Manhattan and residences in the Palm Beach Towers. He died of complications from leukemia in New York Hospital.

Offices and titles

;Consultantships and board memberships

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