Remembering Scarsdale Mayor Ed Morgan

Captain Edward A. Morgan, USN (Ret.)
March 3, 1936-January 19, 2026

Edward A. Morgan, a distinguished attorney, naval officer, and public servant, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026 at the age of 89. Born on March 3, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York, Edward lived a life defined by integrity and service—to country, profession, community and family.

Raised in a Navy family as the son of an Admiral, Edward developed a strong sense of duty and discipline early in life. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School on a Navy ROTC scholarship in 1957, he served on active duty in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1960. He continued his commitment for decades through the Naval Reserve, retiring with the rank of Captain. During his distinguished military career, he served on aircraft carriers and commanded several naval vessels, including destroyers. After completing his active service, Edward pursued his legal education at Harvard Law School, receiving his LL.B. in 1964, and later earning an LL.M. in Tax Law from New York University in 1971.

Over the course of his legal career, Edward practiced international tax law for the bulk of his career as a Partner at the New York law firms of Alexander & Green and Pryor Cashman. He was deeply engaged in the global legal community for over 50 years, and for decades was active in the International Bar Association (IBA) and the International Group of Accountants & Lawyers (IGAL). He served as Chair of the IBA’s Tax Committee, and was a Founder and Trustee, and later Treasurer and President, of the International Bar Association Foundation. Both in his practice and his commitment to his various professional organizations he was widely respected for his precision, judgment, and principled leadership.

Beyond his professional life, Edward was devoted to public and community service. A resident of Scarsdale for more than 50 years, he served his town in numerous capacities, including as a member of the Zoning Board, Trustee (1993-1997), Mayor (1997-1999) and even as Fire Commissioner. He was active in the Scarsdale Forum, the Citizens’ Nominating Committee, and served as member and Chair of the Fiscal Affairs Committee. He also contributed significant time and expertise to many nonprofit and pro bono efforts throughout his life, including, among others, the Museum of the American Indian in NY, the Huntington Free Library and Reading Room (most recently Trustee and President Emeritus), Scarsdale Historical Society, the Scarsdale Arts Council, the Scarsdale Community Center and the Women’s Enterprise Development Center.

A longtime member of Hitchcock Presbyterian Church in Scarsdale, Edward found great meaning in faith and fellowship and took special pride in his participation in the church choir. His other passions included baseball, telling stories to his children and grandchildren, and playing tennis, particularly on Peaks Island where he spent summers and his family has had a home (to which Edward was quite attached) for over 100 years.

Edward is survived by his wife, Rosamonde, to whom he was married for 22 years; his children, Thomas and Jennifer; his grandchildren, James, Ella, Reese, Maggie, and Chris; as well as Rosamonde’s children Katrina, Mark and Andrew, and their children, Kanna, Rui, Anzu, Jian and Andrew, who became dear to him in the last quarter of his life. He was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret O’Connor Morgan, to whom he was married for 29 years prior to her passing in 1995.

Edward will be remembered as a man of principle and decency, whose life exemplified dedication to country, profession, community and family. His legacy of service, leadership, and integrity will continue to inspire all who knew him.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday February 7th, 11:00am, at Hitchcock Presbyterian Church on Greenacres Avenue in Scarsdale, NY. There will be a reception at the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward’s honor may be made to the Women’s Enterprise Development Center (914-948-6098, https://wedcbiz.org).