Michael Jaffe

Michael Jaffe, of Manhattan and Sag Harbor, died on Nov. 10 at age 86. Michael was a partner in a national consulting and executive search firm that works with not for profits in the area of fundraising and strategic planning. Previously, Michael worked as an attorney, corporate executive, Director of Major Gifts at UJA Federation in NY, and as president of the Jerusalem Foundation.

Revered for his work on Jewish and Environmental issues, Michael was a member of the Environmental Committee of the Village of Sag Harbor, and a member of the Harvard Alumni for Climate and the Environment.

Michael grew up in Brooklyn, and graduated from Brooklyn College and Harvard Law School.

He is survived by his wife Bobbie Stein, his daughter Jordana Jaffe, his grandchildren Parker and Josie, his nephews Lawrence and Robert Cutler, many, many friends, and his treasured dog Hallie.

Funeral Sunday at 11:30am at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 76 th St and Amsterdam Ave, NYC. Interment at Wellwood Cemetery. Shiva after 5pm Sunday at the family residence. Shiva continues on Monday from 6-8pm, Tuesday 1-3 pm and 6-8pm, and Wednesday 4-6pm.

Donations would be welcome to ChangeHampton, Dayenu, or the Sierra Club.

RIP our beloved M.