The Liberal Party regrets to announce the passing of Morton "Meyer" Greenspan, a long-term Queens Liberal Party activist. Mr. Greenspan, born February 7, 1922 passed away October 1, 2003 from natural causes. He was an attorney (Harvard Law '49) who only recently retired from private practice in 1997, after a long and illustrious public service career.
An honorably discharged World War II veteran of the European Theater, he joined the Liberal Party in the Bronx. He subsequently moved to Queens County and became an Assistant District Attorney there. In 1969 he was the candidate of the Liberal Party for Queens Borough President; as the minor party candidate, he garnered second place. Continuing in public service he became the Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation during the seventies, and during the eighties served as Deputy Superintendant of the New York State Insurance Department at the World Trade Center. In addition, he was active in many Queens County Liberal Party offices and positions. He served as Queens County Chairman and worked closely with and was valued by Alex Rose and Ben Davidson.
He is survived by two sons, Charles and David, a daughter, Barbara, and four grandchildren (Daniela, Benjamin, Stefanie, and Gabriel) and his second wife, Beverley. He was predeceased by his first wife, Diana, and his daughter Avra. Friends and acquaintances attest to his love of the theater, music, and books; his humanitarian and generous support of organizations such as the Actors Guild, Cancer Society, and the American Heart Association; and his steadfast support the Liberal Party and of his Jewish faith.
The family has requested that contributions in his memory may be made to:
AGELESS For All Foundationa non profit that helps those that has suffered an early loss of a parent
or to::
Liberal Party Association
PO Box 140849
Staten Island, New York, 10314
We remember his devotion to the Liberal Party, and will miss his earnest and wise counsel.