Anthony M. O’Connor ’49

Tony died Aug.  2, 2024, in Essex, Conn., at age 97.

Born in New York City, he attended St. Paul’s School and served in the Marine Corps in North China before entering Princeton. At Princeton, he rowed freshman crew, played football and varsity hockey, and was a member of Ivy Club. He graduated with high honors from the School of Public and International Affairs and served an additional year in the Marines following graduation.

In 1958, Tony married Suzanne Perry. He had a long career on Wall Street with Smith Barney as a vice president and managing director of the international division; then in 1978 he opened his own investment counseling firm, Anthony M. O’Connor and Co. He had a decades-long association with the Boys’ Club of New York and earlier was involved with Helen Keller International, the Cultural Institutions Retirement System, and Princeton in Asia.

Tony is survived by his wife, Suzanne; his two sons, Edward and Anthony Jr. ’81; four grandchildren; and his brother Robert B. O’Connor ’50. In a reflection in the class’s 50th yearbook, Tony wrote, “Change will continue to be our biggest challenge. ... It will be quite a ride, I think. Good to have friends on this trip.”