Richard Ravitch

Richard Ravitch (July 7, 1933 – June 25, 2023) was an American politician and businessman. He was Lieutenant Governor of New York from 2009 to 2010. He was appointed to the position in July 2009 by New York Governor David Paterson.^[1]

Richard Ravitch
Lieutenant Governor of New York
In office July 8, 2009 – December 31, 2010
Governor	David Paterson
Preceded by	Pedro Espada (acting)
Succeeded by	Robert J. Duffy
Chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
In office 1979–1983
Appointed by	Hugh Carey
Preceded by	Harold L. Fisher
Succeeded by	Bob Kiley
Personal details
Born	(1933-07-07)July 7, 1933 New York City, New York U.S.
Died	June 25, 2023(2023-06-25) (aged 89) New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Diane Ravitch (1960-1986; divorced; 2 children) Betsy F. Perry (1994-?; divorced) Kathleen M. Doyle (m. 2005)
Alma mater	Columbia University Yale Law School
Profession	Lawyer, Real Estate Developer, Government Official

Ravitch died on June 25, 2023 at a hospital in New York City at the age of 89.^[2]