Arie Adler died on Saturday. He was 63.
His family says: “He was a larger than life figure: a father, husband, son and friend.”
Born in Tel Aviv, he was a distinguished officer in the Israeli Defense Forces, and appointed senior instructor in the advanced officer training program.
After the military he earned a bachelor’s degree at Tel Aviv University, and an MBA at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.
He began his career in finance in New York, where he met Margie, the love of his life.
Arie spent his career in foreign exchange trading, retiring in 2010 after becoming global co-head of G10 FX Trading at UBS.
In retirement, Arie spent his time riding his collection of motorcycles around New England with friends; taking his Labrador retrievers for long walks around the neighborhood, and watching movies with his wife and children.
His family says: “He loved bagels, photography, Costco, chicken schnitzels, Warren Buffett, and Diet Pepsi. But more than anything he loved his family, and they adored him even more.”
Arie is survived by his wife of 27 years, Margie; children Noelle, Jojo, Kylie, Jax and Jett; his sister, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews; and countless friends.
A memorial service will take place today (Thursday, December 28) from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Lesko Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, Fairfield, followed by words of remembrance officiated by his friends and family. To sign an online tribute book, click here.
Stunned and saddened to see this. I met Arie years ago through the Kelley School of Business network. He was always so giving of his time to help mentor students who wanted to pursue financial services but more importantly to help guide them in life. He never said no when I introduced him to a young student. Arie was a wonderful mentor and a wonderful family man. Simply a first class individual whom I will miss. My deepest condolences to his wife Margie and to his incredible children whom he always talked about.
Arie was a great friend, father and husband. He was simply the best! What an honor to be his friend for 25 years. I am heart broken and will miss him dearly.
Great man, great family. The Holmes family will miss his kind smile and gentle spirit.