Jacques Rostain

Jacques Rostain, died peacefully surrounded by family members on Sept. 17, 2018. Born April 22, 1928 in Paris to Leon Rothstein and Mila Gordon Rothstein, he and his family emigrated to New York City in 1942 to escape the Nazi invasion.Jacques attended Stuyvesant High School and Yale University where he majored in Economics and graduated in 1949. He became a commodities trader for Continental Grain Company and was instrumental in crafting the first sale of wheat to the Soviet Union in 1963. A fluent speaker of six languages, Jacques went on to work in international trade at Merban Corporation, and at Combustion Engineering.He will be remembered for his joie de vivre; his devotion to family and friends; his love of art, music and fine food; his enjoyment of traveling; and his strong sense of justice. He is survived by his loving wife, Delina; five children: Anthony, Carine, Tanina, Alain and David; two step-children, Miriam and Susan; five grandchildren: Isabelle, Julian, Joseph, Mila and Leonardo; four step-grandchildren: Alejandro, Gustavo, Marko and Franchesca; and three step-great-grandchildren: Alaina, Camilla and Siena.He will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered and always cherished.In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Dysart Education Foundation Defweb.orgPlease leave your memories and condolences at www.yourvalley.net or www.legacy.com