''I used to talk to Julian all the time,'' recalled Gordon Crawford, a senior vice president at the Capital Group, whose funds hold 8.1 percent of Comcast's class A stock. In addition to his wife, son, and daughter, Mr. Roberts is survived by daughter Catherine R. Clifton; son Ralph Jr.; and eight grandchildren. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Obituary Roberts, Douglas David It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Roberts on August 1, 2013 at The Wellington Nursing Home in his 89th year. PhillyVoice Contributor. He felt, 'This doesn't have to be about me.' In a family business, even the strongest allegiances can crack under the strain of a mismanaged transition at the top, but people familiar with Comcast say the younger Mr. Roberts is proving his mettle. It is only natural for the world to wonder: How will Brian's siblings react to all this? He owned various companies, including Pioneer Suspenders, which marketed wallets and belts for men. Ralph Joel Roberts was born on March 13, 1920, in New York. It is always business. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren. Throughout his life, Roberts was involved in numerous community and civic activities, serving the boards of the Council of Emeritus Directors of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Brandywine Museum and Conservancy, among others. He was 95. Get alerts, search tips, and advice from our experts. Then in 1941, after seeing him twirling with another dance partner, she "grabbed Ralph, took him out on the golf course, and said, 'I want to marry you.' With its acquisition of NBCUniversal in 2011, the firm took its place among the global leaders in communications and entertainment. At the time of his death, Mr. Roberts was past president and chairman emeritus of the public company, which has its headquarters on John F. Kennedy Boulevard. ''We used to take the children away with us every year to climb the Pyramids or something memorable to keep their attention,'' he said. ALL along, however, Mr. Roberts has drawn his son closer to the center of action inside Comcast and pushed him into the spotlight outside the company. We'll automatically email you when obituaries are added that match your search query. ''I don't think Ralph knows any more about Brian's personal life than he knows about the others. IN THE CARE OF. Even though Brian is the CEO, Ralph set the tone from a business point of view.". In 1963, Mr. Roberts was a little-known entrepreneur who had sold Muzak systems and mens belts and suspenders, but he was ambitious and always scouting for new business opportunities. Besides his son Brian, Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife, the host of the Comcast Network program "Seeking Solutions With Suzanne," aimed at viewers 50 and older; two daughters, Catherine. Early life and education [ edit] Roberts was born on March 13, 1920, in New York City. The Elkins Park family would travel to places like Haiti and Guatemala to learn about other cultures. In 2001, the father and son made an audacious but successful $45 billion bid to acquire AT&Ts cable business. In his leisure time, on which Mr. Roberts insisted, he rode horses, foxhunted, and enjoyed his family. Fleisher. The deal made Comcast the nations largest cable operator. Ralph has been the heart and soul of Comcast for 50 years, and his integrity, honesty and respect for everyone around him will never be forgotten. Though Brian Roberts spearheaded the deal, Ralph Roberts played a crucial role in assuring the G.E. The Roberts clan's equity stake in Comcast, based in Philadelphia, is worth at least $470 million without a premium, and once the patriarch and his wife pass from the scene, there is no guarantee the heirs won't hurl themselves into a fierce battle for the spoils. That the others did not never fazed Ralph Roberts, who encouraged them to pursue their own interests. As the years passed, Mr. Roberts, with his shock of white hair and signature bow tie, made sure that Comcast's homey values remained in place. ''The most dangerous thing is a son or daughter coming into a business where they think they get special treatment,'' Mr. Roberts said. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. To send flowers chief executive, Jeffrey R. Immelt, that the deal would be completed. Mr. Immelt was aware that many deals dont get concluded, the elder Mr. Roberts was quoted as saying in The Incredible Dream, a 2012 biography by William Novak, and he wanted some reassurance from the father of the groom that we wouldnt let this opportunity slip through our fingers.. Without being asked, Mrs. Roberts volunteered her opinion that Ralph and Brian clicked as few business partners do. Their simple philosophy was summed up by Mr. Roberts in an interview with The New York Times in 2007. Like many media entrepreneurs, Ralph Roberts created several classes of stock, enabling him to issue equity without losing control. That was evident earlier this month when Brian Roberts and the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, struck a deal in which Microsoft agreed to pay $1 billion for an 11.5 percent stake in Comcast. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. ''She had a lot of friends, and she decided to go into the insurance business, and everybody she knew bought a policy from her the first year to keep us going,'' he said. And experts say the odds of a successful transition are greater at Comcast than at most family businesses. Luckily, the youngster had business smarts as well as enthusiasm. Enter Another son, Douglas, died in September 2011. Comcast, a name Roberts coined from the words communications and broadcasting. We all will.". Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. In the first days of Comcast, when colleagues Dan Aaron and Julian Brodsky clashed over how to expand the business, Mr. Roberts acted as the cheerful referee. Their son, Brian L. Roberts, is the current CEO of Comcast Corporation. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Once the elder Mr. Roberts is out of the picture at Comcast, Wall Street will be watching closely to see whether the son can be as tough and decisive as his father. "He found the buttons to push.". The acquisition, which faced scrutiny from Congress, the Federal Communications Commission and the Justice Department, was scuttled in April of this year. Mr. Roberts, who had been in declining health, died of natural causes. May 2, 2021 Already in his 40s, he was approached by a Philadelphia acquaintance named Dan Aaron, who alerted him to a 1,200-subscriber cable television system for sale in Tupelo. Roberts was born on March 13, 1920, in New York City. Then, chuckling, he added, ''It was probably a very good lesson for Brian -- no question about it. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. January 6, 1955 - Mr. Roberts went to work selling advertisements on the back of bus schedules to help support his family. Mr. Roberts bought a small cable service in Tupelo, Miss., and built it into Comcast. I speak for all of us when I say he will be greatly missed. And her husband reminisced about family trips. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. If he hadn't, his father confesses, ''I probably would have sold the company. Suzanne Roberts. Only his fourth child, Brian, is at Comcast, the nation's fourth-largest cable television operator with $4 billion in revenue last year. I didn't want it to appear that he was just his father's son.''. in memory of Douglass Edward Roberts, please visit our floral store. Douglass Edward Roberts, 69, a lifelong resident of Swansea and the son of the late Edward Francis Roberts and Barbara (Douglass) Roberts, passed away on December 25, 2019. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. "That's what he stood for. Let others know about your loved one's death. spouse. He will always be remembered for his generosity, integrity, honesty, kindness and respect for everyone around him. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. As Comcast prospered, so did the Roberts family. Brian brought in the Walt Disney Company to put up most of the funds for the acquisition, even though Comcast management gained effective control of E Entertainment. And Ed Snider, Comcast Spectacor chairman, said Mr. Roberts was "a great partner and an even greater friend. ''When some guy decides that he is so important that he dismisses Mama for some 35-year-old trophy, then I don't know what is fair. Over the last five years, it has brought in a younger team of senior executives to work with Brian, including the executive vice president, Larry Smith, 49; the senior treasurer, John Alchin, 49, and the president of the cable division, Tom Baxter, 50. 1-800-896-5587 (Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm MDT) Annual Membership . Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Private. Douglas Alan Roberts Sept. 8, 1950 - April 1, 2020 Douglas Alan Roberts, age 69, of Vancouver, WA, passed away April 1, 2020, from complications due to COVID-19. The five children and their parents jointly own the holding company that owns Comcast's supervoting shares. It is amazing. Though many aging entrepreneurs resist relinquishing power despite all their promises to do so, Comcast has begun notifying local cable commissions of the pending change of control, which Ralph Roberts said would be no later than early next year. "During this period, even before 1979 . What is more common is that this kind of agreement does not happen. Ralph J. Roberts. He always treated me with respect from a very young age.". 2023 WWB Holdings, LLC. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. The couple celebrated 70 years of marriage in 2012. [15][16], Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 06:20, National Cable and Telecommunications Association, National Conference of Christians and Jews, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Times: "Ralph Roberts, Cable TV Pioneer Who Built Comcast, Dies at 95", "Love: Suzanne (Fleisher) Roberts & Ralph J. 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The industry as we know it today that is generating enormous revenues and is the way that most American consumers get their television was invented by Ralph Roberts and these other cable barons, said Josh Bernoff, a media analyst. Family-business experts say the family is something of an anomaly in devising a smooth transfer between generations. I speak for all of us when I say he will be greatly missed. https://www.nytimes.com/1997/06/22/business/the-heir-is-clearly-apparent-at-comcast.html. Brian, born in 1959, was the fourth. Genealogy for Douglas Roberts (1960 - 2011) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. "From selling belts door-to-door to creating the largest entertainment and technology corporation in the United States of America - it's an incredible success story. "His legacy is that he left a big, vibrant company, that is led by his son, that will live on for many, many years," Comcast executive Steve Burke said. He loved his work and all those who worked with him and for him. In one generation, he started a company that is one of the 50 biggest companies in the U.S.," said Burke, one of a second wave of executives to join Comcast 15 years ago. In early 2011, after a protracted review by federal regulators, Comcast acquired 51 percent of NBC Universal from General Electric Co. They both deserve credit for that graceful interplay, but the lion's share goes to Ralph," said Burke, CEO of Comcast's NBCUniversal. Comcast - the name borrowed from communications and broadcasting - was incorporated in 1969 and began its legendary climb. But the son wanted to stay in the family business, so Mr. Roberts started him off in the trenches, stringing cable in New Kensington, Pa. ''We were lucky because the cable business was growing and growing, '' Mr. Roberts recalled. Mr. Roberts, typically dapper in his signature bow tie and Brooks Brothers suits, became his sons mentor and sounding board, and the two were admired as a potent business partnership while never displaying the kind of strained and tempestuous relationship that can flare when a son succeeds a successful father. She was not amused. In a high-pressure corporate world that demands long hours from its executives, Mr. Roberts was proud to say that he was sure to be home for dinner with his wife and children nearly every night. He had been born into an affluent home, the son of the owner of a small drugstore chain in Westchester County, N.Y. For a time, the family even had a chauffeur. Most of his pay, he said, came from $43 million in profit from expiring stock options he had to exercise. '', The son got the point. The culture of Comcast was important to him.". He and his wife, the former Suzanne Fleisher, restored it. ''I thought if he was so young, you really have to be helped to be promoted to make it appear that you really are your own person,'' the elder Mr. Roberts recalled. He was the greatest influence in my life and a joy for me to work side by side with for over three decades. He was the most optimistic man I ever knew. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. NewsLibrary. He wanted to marry her after several years, but she wasn't ready. Dedicated to public service, Douglas elected to continue to serve his country after transitioning from the military by working as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service for 35 years, eventually retiring from Wicker Park Station. An actress, director and host of Seeking Solutions with Suzanne, Suzanne has spent a lifetime seeking to help others. DOUGLAS ROBERTS OBITUARY Douglas J. Roberts Of Candor Douglas James Roberts, 51, of Candor, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, May 9, 2011. 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 Suzannes son Douglas Roberts, who passed away in September 2011. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. In 1963, the year he founded the company, he created Comcast class B shares, of which there are 8.8 million, each with 15 votes. "We would have dinner as a family. Flush with cash, Comcast went on a buying spree in the mid-1980s, acquiring part of the Group W cable system. This has a pretty good chance of working. Funeral arrangement under the care ofKeepes Funeral Home. to the family or plant a tree There was another side to Mr. Roberts - as a mentor to those other than his son. "His vision was always to create a little IBM," Rudnay said. ''Deals like Microsoft and QVC would not have happened without Brian,'' said Steven Rattner, deputy chief executive of Lazard Freres & Company, who has worked with the family for about a decade. founded Comcast Corp. with the purchase of a 1,200-subscriber cable television system in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1963, died Thursday night of natural causes in Philadelphia. He graduated with an economics degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and enlisted in the Navy as World War II was beginning, serving at the Philadelphia Navy Yard for the duration of the war. "I couldn't have done that if I didn't have any money. But the elder Mr. Roberts has probably come as close as any company founder can to setting the stage for an orderly succession. Burke watched the father-son team when Mr. Roberts was chairman and his son president, and found their interplay businesslike and seamless. ''We moved into an apartment with my aunt in Philadelphia. He was 95. . He was born on January 6, 1955 in Tampa, Florida, the son of Terrance Andrew Roberts, Sr. and Geraldine (Boyce) Thompson. [6], Roberts served on the boards of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Brandywine River Museum, the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition, and the PENN Medicine Board of Trustees. He was a killer dancer - the only thing he bragged about. "It has been a dream come true for him - and for me," Brian Roberts told his father's biographer. After selling the firm, he set up shop in 1961 in Bala Cynwyd. Roberts, who also served as chairman emeritus of the companys board of directors, created asmall, regional cable outfit that is now the largest cable and home Internet provider in the United States and the largest broadcasting and cable company in the world. After graduating from Parkrose High School in 1968, Doug attended Willamette University, then he graduated with a BA and Masters in Public . (66 years old). "Ralph, the patient, unassuming gentleman, kept a steady hand on the wheel as they made a series of brilliant bets on the future," his son said in the biography. ''We would have discussions about our lives. "He wanted to keep the integrity, the family feel, and the dedication of employees. Investors who know him say he always prefers to remain in the background and let others like Mr.Brodsky, the vice chairman, take the limelight. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and perhaps most importantly, a kind and humble human being. At one point, Ralph Roberts met with Mr. Immelt without Brian Roberts. Today, Ralph Jr. is a professor of psychology at the University of Denver, and the other three all live near their parents in Philadelphia, where Lisa has a design business, Cathy is involved in philanthropy and Douglas is an assistant District Attorney. DOUGLAS ROBERTS OBITUARY Douglas J. Roberts Of Candor Douglas James Roberts, 51, of Candor, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, May 9, 2011. He recalled in a 1996 interview digging up his mother's marigolds and selling them to the neighbors. It is a sign of a man who has given considerable thought to the future and has spoken to his other children. If you have a small private business, and the old man has stashed away something under the floor, then it's very different.''. "As a person, his DNA is all over our company. can stop at any time. The Gettys or that family in Texas,'' he continued, referring to Harold Simmons, the Texas investor who is at war with his daughters. Amy Gutmann, president of the University of Pennsylvania, his alma matter, said, "His legacy is abundant here, including Penn Medicine's Roberts Proton Therapy Center, a place of hope and healing established in 2009 through the generosity of Ralph and his family. He was 95. The Roberts family said in a statement: "Ralph was a remarkable man who touched the lives of so many people. '', Or an arrogant one. ''Hopefully, I have had more experience than most people,'' he said, ''but you never know.''. '', Brian Roberts, on the other hand, seems to relish his public role. ", Mr. Roberts met his wife at a dance in 1937 when he was 17, she 16. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Nathan Scott, and his brother, Jonathan Scott. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and served four years in the U.S. Navy. mother. Asked what it was like to run a company with one's father, Brian Roberts said his dad was a superb work partner, mentor, and parent. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Douglass Edward Roberts, 2023 Hathaway Funeral Homes. The soft-spoken, affable Mr. Roberts never acquired the outsize public profile of cable pioneers like Ted Turner, John C. Malone, Charles F. Dolan and John Rigas, but his impact was comparable to theirs in making cable television a culture-changing industry giving viewers hundreds of channels, where they once had little more than a dozen, and persuading them to pay for something that had always been free. He moved his family to New Rochelle, N.Y., when Ralph was 5. When not on the basketball court, Douglas loved playing cards, spending time with his family, and helping those less fortunate. Mr. Gates was warm to the idea. Doug was born July 24, 1969, in Kalamazoo, the son of Douglas and Vicky (Troyer). When I think of Ralph, it is always with the utmost affection.". "I think maybe Ralph Roberts is the most successful businessman in the last 50 years that most people haven't heard of. ''Under that bow tie and courtly manner beats the heart of one tough man. "Ralph Roberts is the absolutely most clear-cut example of the American dream," said former Gov. Bob McGovern ''Brian is the more active participant.''. Doug was predeceased by his infant. Douglas was born April 10, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA. OBITUARY Douglas McArthur ROBERTS April 10, 1943 - May 16, 2022. His plan is to turn over the votes to Brian but make sure to divide the financial pie fairly among all the offspring. He loved my mother and my entire family so much. He was an inspiration to us all and we will miss him greatly.". . PHILADELPHIA-- ( BUSINESS WIRE )--Today we are deeply saddened to announce that Ralph J. Roberts, husband, father and grandfather, died of natural causes last night in Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Roberts, who had been in declining health, died of natural causes. His main goal at the time was to make a lot of money. One early venture was selling an innovative golf putter. Mr. Roberts allowed himself an indulgence - the purchase of a farm in Chester County. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stonefuneralhomeupland.com for the ROBERTS family. ''They come in and tear each other apart. The elder Roberts was also civic-minded. But as Brian Roberts worked his way up the ladder, the halcyon 1980's came to an end. He rose to president and chief executive at Pioneer and eventually bought the company. ''Usually we have about 200.''. To support himself at college, he took on a variety of odd jobs, including selling milk. DOUGLAS ROBERTS OBITUARY ROBERTS, DOUGLAS M. Lawton Passed away July 28, 2012 at his residence. A Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3 from 10 am - 12 pm at Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 North Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. He died on June 18, 2015, of natural causes. The memory of the fiasco still rankles Mr. Diller. These early losses, coupled with experiences as a young salesman of golf clubs, men's accessories, cologne, and Muzak, gave Mr. Roberts an ambitious, entrepreneurial spirit. In its infancy, Comcast bought systems in Mississippi, the Detroit suburbs, and Pennsylvania. ''They drag the business down because it kills the morale of everybody in the company.''. ''The children -- the family -- have continual discussions,'' he said during an interview in which he was joined by Brian, dressed like his father in a gray suit, black loafers, a white button-down shirt and red print tie. He managed to get a photograph of Bob Hope holding the club and asked him to endorse it, to help out a veteran, Mr. Roberts recalled, but there was never any formal agreement. And Peter Barton, the former president of Liberty Media, recalled that Brian Roberts played the key role in a complicated deal with Liberty involving the purchase of Time Warner's stake in E Entertainment, a cable-service company, for $321 million. Once Mr. Roberts began building Comcast, Brian, alone of his brood, frequented the company premises. So he made his own bid for QVC, with TCI as a partner, effectively killing the CBS deal. Messages run for up to one year and you Brian Roberts said his parents tried to make life stimulating and eye-opening for their children. After Robert Roberts died in 1932, Ralphs mother, Sara, moved the family to the Germantown section of Philadelphia, to be near her ailing sister. To be sure, he adds, ''At an important fork in the road, Brian will go off to his father'' to get the older man's stamp of approval. "Ralph has been the heart and soul of Comcast for 50 years," said his son, Comcast president and CEO Brian L. Roberts, in a note to employees Friday morning. The appeal was the Roberts team, the challenge, and the firm's culture. A result was Microsoft's $1 billion investment in Comcast. Published. "I have never heard Ralph raise his voice - never, ever. And the other children, who declined to be interviewed, are said to be knowledgeable about the plan and favorable to it. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Ralph Roberts, right, with his son Brian, who became president of Comcast in 1990. Doug was predeceased by his infant. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. ''Ralph and Julian have been intimately involved, but Ralph doesn't sit there until 4 A.M. in the lawyers' offices anymore. Intrigued by the nascent cable industrys potential and aided by Mr. Aaron and Julian Brodsky, a Philadelphia accountant, Mr. Roberts decided to invest, overcoming his own initial misgivings and the even stronger doubts of his wife, Suzanne, who, he said, thought he was absolutely crazy., The cable business, you put up a tower, you run a line down through the telephone poles, you charge everybody $5 a month, and you dont do anything, so it didnt seem very appealing to me, Mr. Roberts recalled in receiving a television industry award in 2003. I went to the University of Pennsylvania. 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