Edward B. Cassatt
1869–1922 (age 53)
businessman
Biography
Edward B. Cassatt built his career on principled business leadership, guiding enterprises with an eye toward long-term stability and the welfare of his employees. He carried the same sense of stewardship into the civic sphere, supporting charitable ventures that sought to improve life in his community.
Cassatt’s colleagues and neighbors recalled a man of quiet integrity, whose practical judgment steadied both financial ventures and philanthropic committees. His legacy endures in the institutions that benefited from his thoughtful support and in the communities he helped sustain.