Gerald Trimble died Nov. 29, 2011, at his home in Washington, D.C.
Born in Atlantic City, he graduated from the Lawrenceville School. At Princeton, he majored in English and was a member of Charter Club. He earned a master’s degree at Rutgers in city and regional planning and became a licensed regional planner for the state of New Jersey. For many years, Gerry lived in Trenton and Princeton and worked as an economist for the New Jersey Departments of Banking and Labor until his retirement in 2002.
Gerry had a passion for opera that started in childhood. Between 1989 and 2002, he sang in over 25 operas with Boheme Opera New Jersey. He also served for many years as its treasurer. He was a passionate fan of the Phillies and the Eagles.
The class extends its sympathy to his wife, Sarah Van Allen; his brother, William; 12 nieces and nephews; and 10 grand nieces and grand nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Southampton Historical Museum-Halsey House, 17 Meeting House Lane, P.O. Box 303, Southampton, NY 11968.