Thomas C. Todd Jr. ’64

Tom died Sept. 13, 2025, due to complications from a stroke. He was born in Charlottesville, Va., grew up in Bristol, Tenn., and came to Princeton from Phillips Andover Academy. He majored in psychology, wrote his thesis on “Creativity and Intelligence,” was active in the Chapel Choir, enjoyed windsurfing and playing bridge in his spare time, and ate at Terrace Club.  

Following graduation, he earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology at New York University in 1970 and spent most of his life in Connecticut and Illinois practicing as a clinical psychologist and family therapist. Positions included serving as director of marriage and family programs at the University of Chicago’s Adler School of Professional Psychology and on the faculty of the Chicago Center for Family Health. He also authored many articles and several books on family therapy and substance abuse. 

In retirement he found time to volunteer as a mental health provider for disaster relief as well as a mentor for other family therapists. He also loved to travel and sought opportunities not only to visit but also teach and lecture in places like Brazil, Kosovo, Norway, Sweden, and Bulgaria. 

Tom is survived by his wife, Tracy; children Kathryn, Richard, Sara, and Cameron; five grandchildren; and two brothers and their families. To this family Tom loved, our class offers our condolences.