http://www.observer.com/term/jay-perry en http://www.observer.com/node/45106 <p>In the early 1970's, Richard Levy was working on the equity</p> trading desk at Salomon Brothers, a subordinate to Michael Bloomberg, the desk's second in command. Mr. Levy's grandfather had died, and the funeral was the next day-the same day a large client was planning a heavy amount of trading. "Michael Bloomberg said, 'Would you mind having them change the funeral?'" Mr. Levy recalled. Mr. Levy refused. Under Jewish law, burial must take place within 24 hours of death. "Two... http://www.observer.com/node/45106#comments Billy Salomon Jay Perry Richard Levy Sun, 21 Oct 2001 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.observer.com/node/45106