Lillian Pulitzer Smith, 92, owner of The Uptowner

LILLIAN PULITZER SMITH, the former owner of The Uptowner clothing store, died on Wednesday June 26, at the age of 92.

Orphaned at four years old, she grew up in the Jewish Children’s Home before making her way in the world. She was predeceased by her husband Emanuel Simon Pulitzer of many years and their only son, Marshall, in a plane crash when he was just 20 years old.

She was credited with being an asset to her husband during the years that he and his brother built the Wembley Tie Commpany into the largest neckwear manufacturer in the world.

Pulitzer is survived by daughters Susie Pulitzer, who lives in Alabama, and Carol Pulitzer and one grandson. No details of a service were available.