John Eugene Zuccotti ([dzukˈkɔtti]; June 23, 1937[1] – November 19, 2015) was an American businessman active in real estate and development in New York City.
His father was an Italian immigrant to the United States who was known in New York City's high society as the longtime maitre d' of El Morocco, a nightclub frequented by the rich and famous.
Zuccotti served in a number of governmental and civic positions including member of the New York City Planning Commission starting in 1971, of which he became chairman in 1973.
[5] Zuccotti served as assistant to the secretary of Housing and Urban Development and as chairman of the Real Estate Board of New York.
[4] He was also a board member of groups as diverse as World Trade Center Memorial Foundation and the Visiting Nurse Service of New York.