Robert November
May 25, 1936 to July 23, 2025
Obituary
Robert November, 89, of Scarsdale and Rye, NY, and Pawlet, VT. Graduate of Harvard College and CUNY Graduate Center, leaves sons Peter (Elana) and David (Nicole), and grandchildren Zachary, Lucas, Hadley, and George. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Eleanor Tripp November in 2019. Worked for over 20 years at The New York Times and helped steer changes in distributing news and information at the start of the computer era to adapt to new technologies for gathering, distributing, and archiving news. Continued similar work at The Bond Buyer and at the F.W. Dodge division of McGraw Hill. Tirelessly involved in community work as a parent, school board member, and board member of numerous other community groups from the 1970’s until his death. Along with his wife Eleanor, received the Scarsdale Bowl Award in 2001 in recognition of their extensive community service.
Memorial service will be held at 11:30 am on Sunday, August 3, 2025 in the auditorium of The Osborn senior living community, 101 Theall Rd, Rye, NY.
Contributions in Robert’s honor can be made to Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling, or to the Robert November Book Fund at Harvard College Libraries in Cambridge, MA.
Pete, my deepest condolences to the family. We are here to support you!!
Bob was a pillar at The Times and of the Scarsdale community, for the Novembers embodied public spiritedness. He exemplified the idea of a life well lived. Warm condolences to the family,
Deepest condolences to Pete and Dave and the rest of the extended November clan. Bob lived a great and long life with an adoring family. He should all be so lucky. May his memory always be a blessing..