Michael S Insel

Michael S. Insel of Naples, FL and Kinderhook, NY died on May 5, 2017. Born April 19, 1947 in New York, he graduated from Duke University and New York University School of Law. Thereafter, until his death he pursued a long and distinguished career as a partner with Kelley Drye & Warren LLP.

In addition, Mike served on the Board of Directors of Kobrand Corporation and was President of French-American Vintners. It was also his great privilege to serve for 22 years on the Board of Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey from which he retired as Chairman in 2015.

Mike loved his work and pursued it with intelligence, honesty, integrity and skill admired by his partners, colleagues, friends and probably some foes. A dreamer who pursued his dreams, a lifetime student of history, a lover of art, music, boating, astronomy, books, beautiful, high performance cars as well as some temperamental foreign sports cars, Mike was a tenacious enthusiast when presented with something that piqued his interest. Friends with whom he played golf, which he took up later in life, can attest to this.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Rachel; son, Louis (Tiffany); grandchildren, Lilo, Donico, Neelia and Teo; and cats, Squirt and Smudge. His son Nathaniel predeceased him. Also surviving are his sister, Judy and brother, Jonathan (Carolyn) and family.

A celebration of his life is planned for a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Michael S. Insel 65’ Scholarship Fund at the Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation, 501 Park Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710.

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