Mike died at home of a brain tumor Sept. 13, 2014.
He was born Sept. 19, 1933, to Laura Neufeld and Joseph Robbins, parents who inculcated him with the message that “the path to wealth is through common stocks.” Taking this to heart, Mike spent 55 years on Wall Street as a partner, independent broker, New York Stock Exchange floor official and floor governor, and leader of the Alliance of Floor Brokers.
Mike’s success was considerable, yet overshadowed by the love and respect of his colleagues. He knew many and he remembered much about them. His warmth made others feel good when he was heading their way. His classmates felt the same about him, and his service to them and to Princeton was remarkable.
Mike was on the board of Princeton AlumniCorps (and involved with Project 55), treasurer of the Class of 1955 Foundation, and a board member of the Friends of Princeton University Library. He served as secretary for the class for many years, later becoming president. All of this service was performed with an underlying humor, uniquely Mike’s, which rarely failed to please. His survivors include his daughters, Julie ’83, Jill ’85, and Polly ’91; and his premier success, his wife of 59 years, Lois Otten.