Ralph J. Roberts, Comcast Corporation Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Dies at Age 95
June 19 2015 - 10:34AM
Business Wire
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is saddened to
announce that its Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Ralph J. Roberts,
died of natural causes last night in Philadelphia, PA. He was
95.
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Ralph J. Roberts, Comcast Corporation
Founder and Chairman Emeritus (Photo: Business Wire)
Ralph Roberts was a born entrepreneur, great American
businessman and philanthropist, who played a key role in the
development of the cable television business. He founded Comcast in
1963 with the purchase of a 1,200-subscriber cable system in
Tupelo, Mississippi. He grew the Company from its humble roots as a
small, regional cable company into the global Fortune 50 media and
technology leader it is today.
During his more than five decades at Comcast, Ralph became one
of the most well-regarded executives in America. He was widely
respected and admired for his visionary leadership and spirit, his
passion for the business and his deep sense of integrity and
courtesy. Most importantly, he was a kind and humble man who has
been the heart and soul of Comcast for over 50 years.
Ralph was respected and acknowledged throughout his life for his
involvement in community and civic activities. He was committed to
the fight against cancer and, in 2006, along with his wife Suzanne
and his family, helped establish the Roberts Proton Therapy Center
at Penn Medicine. He also served on the boards of the Council of
Emeritus Directors of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Brandywine
Museum and Conservancy, the Advisory Board of the Greater
Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition, the Penn Medicine Board of
Trustees and the National Conference for Community and Justice.
Most recently, Ralph was presented, along with his wife, Suzanne
with the Philadelphia Award, in recognition of their lifetime
contributions to the City of Philadelphia in the worlds of
business, philanthropy, and arts and culture.
Ralph is survived by Suzanne Roberts, his wife of over 70 years.
An actress, director and host of Seeking Solutions with Suzanne,
Suzanne has spent a lifetime seeking to help others.
In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by four of his
children and their spouses: Catherine R. Clifton and Anthony A.
Clifton, Lisa S. Roberts and David Seltzer, Ralph Roberts Jr. and
Kim Roberts, Brian L. Roberts and Aileen K. Roberts and Diane
Roberts, widow of Ralph and Suzanne’s son Douglas Roberts, who
passed away in September 2011. He is also survived by his eight
grandchildren.
Comcast said in a statement:
“Ralph was a born entrepreneur, a visionary businessman, a
philanthropist and a wonderful human being. Ralph built Comcast
into one of America's greatest companies and his vision and spirit
have been at the heart of Comcast and our culture for 50 years. He
will be truly missed. Ralph’s greatest love was his family, and our
deepest sympathies go to his wife Suzanne and the entire Roberts
family.”
The family will host a private service for the family. There
will be a Remembrance Ceremony to celebrate the incredible life of
Ralph Roberts in the future.
For more information on the life and contributions of Ralph
Roberts as well as his biography please visit:
www.comcastcorporation.com
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