Gary J. Reich's Obituary
Gary J. Reich, Wall Street’s ‘Dean’ of Aerospace Analysis, Dies at 90.
Gary J. Reich, whose authoritative voice on aerospace and defense stocks moved markets and earned him the moniker “the dean of aerospace analysts” on Wall Street, died on Jan. 23 at his home in Delray Beach, Fla. He was 90. Over a career spanning nearly four decades, Mr. Reich established himself as one of the financial industry’s most influential research analysts, with his recommendations closely watched by institutional investors and the financial press. His coverage of the aerospace and electronics industries helped shape investment strategy during pivotal periods of American technological advancement, from the space race through the defense buildup of the Reagan era. Mr. Reich’s influence was evident in his recognition as an All-Star analyst by Institutional Investor magazine for multiple years. Barron’s magazine featured him on its cover twice—a rare distinction that underscored his standing in the field. He wrote and published Pegasus, a respected and widely-read newsletter on the aerospace industry that became required reading for serious investors in the sector. During his career, Mr. Reich served as senior research analyst at Chase Investors Management, Wertheim & Co., E.F. Hutton, Prudential Securities, and Lehman Brothers. Gary Joel Reich was born on Aug. 5, 1935, in Brooklyn, where he was raised. He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Brooklyn College before embarking on his Wall Street career. Beyond finance, Mr. Reich was an omnivorous intellect with wide-ranging interests. He immersed himself in Roman and Greek history and mythology, classical music, wine appreciation, history, and politics. He pursued photography, built model railroads, and was for years an avid runner. Mr. Reich is survived by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn (née Jacobson); his children: Matthew and Marla (daughter-in-law), Russell, and Julia Reich and William Ganis (son-in-law); four grandchildren: Jordana Eisner, Ethan Reich, Joseph Reich, and Samuel Reich; and three great-grandchildren. “He transformed the life he was given into the life he gave us,” his family said
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