During World War II, “J.P.” served for three years in Europe as an NCO in the 23rd Infantry. He was awarded four battle stars, a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and a Combat Infantry Badge. In addition, his outfit won a Presidential Citation.  

After graduating in 1949, J.P. joined a mega-sized insurance firm in the canyons of Wall Street and, over the next 36 years, rose to a top managerial position. He then “jumped ship” to embark on a new career with Siemens AG, a giant German electronics firm, and, finally, in 1995, he moved into a happy retirement.  

J.P married Patricia (“Patty”) Norton in 1956 — the “greatest achievement in my life,” he said. Under her influence he gradually became “much more liberally inclined” than in his earlier Princeton years. They raised three children who, in due course, produced six grandchildren. His family was a constant source of fun and happiness.

J.P loved Princeton. He celebrated its educational evolution into a world-class university, and declared (in our 50th) that, if the clock were turned back, he would gladly go back to Old Nassau as it is now.

He died Feb. 2, 2010.

We salute his service to our country, professional success, and devotion to his family, to whom we send our warm wishes.

Undergraduate Class of 1947