Andrew Banks Neely ’51

Andy died Jan. 13, 2001, in Beverly, Mass., where he and his family had gathered to celebrate his nephew's wedding.

Andy came to Princeton from Juniata Joint H.S. in Mifflintown, Pa. At Princeton he majored in economics and was a member of the band, Pre-Law Society, and Campus Club.

Andy's career began in Chicago with Blunt, Ellis & Simmons, and he became CEO and president of the Illinois Co. from 1984-89. Since then he was with First Union Securities. He served on the eighth District Committee and arbitration boards of the Natl. Assn. of Securities Dealers.

Andy dedicated himself to family, friends, community, outdoor recreation, and the arts. He was the Presbyterian Church of Western Springs's only four term elder, a teacher, adviser, and mentor to youth. He was a village trustee from 1965-68 and was active in the Theatre of Western Springs.

Andy loved the outdoors: hiking, tennis, cross country skiing, canoeing, etc. He loved music and played piano, banjo, flute, and piccolo.

He is survived by Jill, his wife, daughters Alison, Susan, and Katherine, brother John, and a cloud of other familial witnesses. The class will miss him.

The Class of 1951